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Spit not just about outdoor adventures

Correction: This story has been edited to omit a sentence that there will soon be a change in…

As part of research, ADF&G wants to talk to anglers

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As part of research, ADF&G wants to talk to anglers

The time has come for the commencement of this year’s fish runs which coolly coincides with the roll…

Gardening reminder: Make yourself happy

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Gardening reminder: Make yourself happy

Zounds! It is late Saturday and I have spent the day stuffing every available space in the perennial…

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State labor market tightens up

If you’re out for dinner in a restaurant this summer, you may find the wait-time for your meal…

Farmers Market

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Farmers Market

You could finally see it starting last weekend, the welcome sight of the tents going up at the…

Early Tuesday morning, smoke from a fire on Funny River Road, east of Soldotna, was making its way south to the Homer area.-Photo by McKibben Jackinsky

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Fire grows near Funny River Road

A fire that began near Funny River Road in Soldotna has grown to nearly seven miles long and…

How ’bout them ACES?

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How ’bout them ACES?

It’s just overwhelming — the media coverage of how we should vote this fall on the ballot measure…

Advice to grads: Remember to wear XtraTufs

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Advice to grads: Remember to wear XtraTufs

Editor’s Note: Karmen Classen gave the following valedictory address at the Kachemak Bay commencement May 7.    I…

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CACS appreciates grant funds

The Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies (CACS) would like to thank the city of Homer Grants Program administered…

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Cleanup effort has Homer shining

We are so proud to be part of a community that showed its spirit on Cleanup Day Saturday,…

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Funds help provide new equipment

Homer High School Mariner Theatre would like to thank The Cottonwood Fund, The Homer Foundation and its donors…

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Collaboration creates cool project

Community (and beyond) collaboration is alive and well in Homer and Fireweed Academy has many folks to thank.…

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Students share art with community

We’d like to offer a sincere thank you to Homer’s community of artists who supported the West Homer…