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Families in Funny River area evacuated
With just a few minutes notice, families in Funny River were evacuated Sunday afternoon as firefighters fought to…
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All burning now prohibited on Kenai Peninsula
Effective immediately and continuing until further notice, Alaska State Forester John “Chris” Maisch has prohibited all cooking, warming,…
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Open fires banned in state, federal parks
In response to current extreme fire danger on the Kenai Peninsula, effective immediately and until further notice, all…
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Firefighters keep Tyonek blaze away from oil and gas facilities
Firefighters have kept the wind-driven Tyonek fire on Cook Inlet’s west side away from the Beluga gas field…
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Funny River Trail fire grows to 67,000 acres
High, dry winds from the southwest could increase activity on the Funny River Horse Trail fire Friday afternoon.…
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Funny River Trail fire grows to 67,000 acres
Smoke affects all of southcentral Alaska; Funny River Trail fire grows to 67,000 acres High, dry winds…
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Deadline nears for community to participate in poll to determine which issues to tackle first
What would make Homer healthier? That question was addressed by 39 health-care providers, agency representatives, teachers and concerned…
Community
Pet of the Week
Harley is a handsome devil, happy and low maintenance. A big boy, this 4-year-old tabby is independent, but…
Community
Court Reports
Court records show the following actions taken in Homer District Court through May 20: Judgments Danny Luciano, 30,…
Community
State Trooper Report
May 5 Alaska State Troopers went to a report of an assault near Homer and contacted a 36-year-old…
Community
Homer Police Reports
May 12 A caller at 7:49 a.m. reported being concerned about three men walking in the fog along…
Community
Fire Company Reports
Anchor Point Fire and Emergency Services May 12-18 Firefighters and emergency medical technicians went to six medical calls…
Obituaries
Melville Arlon Eklund
Former Anchor Point resident Melville Arlon Eklund, 73, died May 18, 2014, in New Braunfels, Texas. A graveside…