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EPA report: Large-scale mining could devastate Bristol Bay fish, people

JUNEAU — A government report indicates a large-scale copper and gold mine in Alaska’s Bristol Bay region could…

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Rep. Beth Kerttula resigns for Stanford fellowship

JUNEAU — Rep. Beth Kerttula announced Tuesday that she is resigning from the Alaska Legislature for a fellowship…

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Analysis lays out weighty deficit impacts

By Becky Bohrer The Associated Press JUNEAU — Fall-back options, such as large cuts in capital budgets, imposing…

Halibut quotas cut 23 percent from 2013

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Halibut quotas cut 23 percent from 2013

The International Pacific Halibut Commission made the hard choice last week and slashed quotas in several areas. The…

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IPHC takes conservative approach

By Molly Dischner Morris News Service – Alaska  SEATTLE — Commercial and charter halibut fishermen on the Kenai…

Chapman’s students of the quarter are, from left, top: Ginger Inman and Candice Sargeant; middle: Haylee Overson, Kayla Frances and Caleb Holschen; bottom: Glade Abbott, Kaytlin McAnelly, C. J. Burns, Haylee Shea, Anna Neland and Grace Holschen. Not pictured: Carter Drake.-Photo by McKibben Jackinsky, Homer News

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Chapman students recognized for achievements

From Chapman School preschoolers noted for behaving responsibly and kindergarteners recognized for being caring to the school’s basketball…

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School Events

Student News: Dana Olesch of Homer has been named to the Beloit College dean’s list for the fall…

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Evening of random DDF entertains, raises funds

With the biggest team they’ve ever had — 33 going to tournaments — the Homer High School’s Drama,…

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Best Beginnings is vital resource

Thank you, Best Beginnings Homer, for offering the Quality Enhancement mini grants to local child care providers.    The…

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BBBS appreciates business support

For National Mentoring Month, Big Brothers Big Sisters would like to thank the following businesses who provided 2-for-1…

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Get inspired by film fest

Feeling itchy to get out and get active? Do your kids have cabin fever? Get inspired by the…

Kenai kings face long odds, but it’s not too late

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Kenai kings face long odds, but it’s not too late

The Kenai king controversy has connected some dots for me. I was born in Alaska in 1950 and…

Morris series strangely silent on habitat issues

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Morris series strangely silent on habitat issues

M orris Communications is the Georgia-based media group that owns the Peninsula Clarion, Homer News, Juneau Empire, Alaska…