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Tiny homes could solve big problems

A new community group has some tiny ideas that aim to make a big impact for the disadvantaged.…

Jennifer Thompson

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Homer High grad named to list of top women in PR

ANCHORAGE – PR News has named Jennifer Thompson, president and CEO of Thompson & Co. Public Relations, to…

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Revenue officials explain tax credit issue flagged by Walker

JUNEAU — State Revenue department officials told lawmakers Monday that the tax credits that were a source of…

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Ruffner to step down from Kenai Watershed Forum post

After 18 years as the executive director of the Kenai Watershed Forum, Robert Ruffner announced Friday that he…

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Official shares ideas for pot regulations

JUNEAU — The head of the board currently in charge of writing regulations for the legalized use of…

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School district faces deficit for 2015-2016

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District’s fiscal year 2016 budget deficit is projected to be $3.9 million at…

Transition team’s report puts priority on fish

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Transition team’s report puts priority on fish

Gov. Bill Walker’s office has released the report from his fisheries transition team which sets out priorities, recommendations…

Mike Stockberger, right, addresses Homer High School students in the first Homer Marine Trades-sponsored FOL, focus on learning, session at Homer High. Stockburger provided an overview of his business, Homer Boat Yard.-Photo provided

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HHS, KBC, marine trades partner to open doors to job opportunities

With 60 percent of the nation’s seafood harvested and processed right here in Alaska and with more than…

Soldotna trial lawyer Eric Derleth testifies before the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly Jan. 20 during the introduction of an ordinance that intends to ask local voters if marijuana cultivation should be prohibited within the rural areas of the borough. Derleth is the co-founder of the Kenai Community Coalition on Cannabis, which has hosted two town hall forums to help educate residents on the benefits of marijuana in the community.-Photo by Dan Balmer/Morris News Service - Alaska

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Public speaks against pot farm ban

An anticipated faceoff between a Wolf and a defense lawyer took center stage during two hours of public…

Homer Mayor Beth Wythe, center, reads a proclamation at the Jan. 12 Homer City Council meeting declaring Friday as Big Read Day and encouraging people to take part in the Homer Public Library’s Big Read for Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit 451.”  The Big Read starts with a kick-off bonfire at 7 p.m. Friday at the Homer Public Library. Watching are Marylou Burton, treasurer, Friends of the Homer Public Library; Library Advisory Board student member Sabina Karwowski; Library Director Anne Dixon; and Friends of the Homer Public Library Coordinator Erin Hollowell.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

Community

Homer’s Best Bets

If you looked up in the sky lately and can see past the downtown light pollution, you might…

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Court Reports

Court records show the following actions taken in Homer District Court through Jan. 16: Judgments Adam Green, 29,…

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State Trooper Report

Jan. 12 Alaska State Troopers at 2:20 p.m. went to a domestic disturbance at a Danver Street home…

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Homer Police Reports

 Jan. 12 Police at 11:36 p.m. contacted people in a car at a Sterling Highway store and arrested…