Kaylee Alward is busy at work in South Peninsula Hospital’s kitchen.-Photo by McKibben Jackinsky, Homer News

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High school, hospital partner for work training, life lessons

A bright afternoon winter sun comes through the large windows in South Peninsula Hospital’s cafeteria. An equally bright…

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Appointments raise questions

JUNEAU — Gov. Sean Parnell has appointed two former oil industry employees to the board that sets the…

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Alaska rental laws could change under GOP bill

JUNEAU — A North Pole Republican is trying to change the Alaska Landlord and Tenant Act for the…

NOAA lowers bycatch limits

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NOAA lowers bycatch limits

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has announced plans to lower the bycatch limits for halibut in the Gulf…

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$9.1 billion operating budget proposed

JUNEAU — The House Finance Committee on Monday proposed a $9.1 billion state operating budget, about $1.3 billion…

Former Homer City Manager Ron Drathman in a 1999 file photo.-Homer News file photo

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Former city manager, assembly member Drathman dies

Former Homer City Manager and Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly member Ronald Drathman, 71, died last Thursday of natural…

Fresh snow covers the rock at WKFL Park on Valentine's Day. John Nazarian proposed donating a bronze statue of Brother Asaiah Bates to go on this rock. A plaque on the rock explains the meaning of WKFL — "Wisdom, Knowledge, Faith and Love."-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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Public arts committee recommends not accepting Brother Asaiah statue

At a meeting and public hearing Thursday night, the Homer Public Arts Committee didn’t just reject the idea…

Williwaw plays last year for Marimba Madness. The showcase of African music returns at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Homer Elks Lodge, with Williwaw, Tamba Hadzi and Shamwari performing. Special guest stars Soriba and Shelley Fofana also perform. The event is a fundraiser for the Homer Council on the Arts.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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Homer’s Best Bets

Thanks to the web, you can now find not just winter jokes, but Alaska winter jokes. One of…

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Wolverines take care of Homer JV; Lady Wolverines drop last week

In their one game of the week, the Wolverines of Ninilchik took care of the ball and their…

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Seldovia b-ball tourney crown goes to Nikolaevsk

It was three days of basketball on the south side of Kachemak Bay last week at a tournament…

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Skiers wrap up season at state

After battling a season of little snow and lots of ice, Homer Mariner skiers spent three days wrapping…

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Wrestlers return from borough championship

Homer Middle School’s Huskies journeyed to Seward for the 2014 Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Wrestling Championships. The…

Mariner Head Coach Connie Akers, center, and members of her varsity team celebrate Monday night’s victory against the Nikiski Bulldogs. Mariners, from left, are Madison Akers, Samantha Draves, Tayla Cabana, Larsen Fellows and Maggie Koplin.-Photo by McKibben Jackinsky, Homer News

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Mariner wins over Bulldogs top Senior Night

Homer Mariner seniors on the basketball boys and girls teams, as well as the cheer squad were honored…