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Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities workers inspect a repaired section of Kachemak Drive on Tuesday afternoon. The road should reopen Tuesday night.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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Kachemak Drive to open Tuesday night

With the last bit of work to be done this afternoon, the west end of Kachemak Drive should…

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City, Castner agree to stay in judge’s order

The city of Homer and Ken Castner last Friday agreed to a stay of a judge’s order enforcing…

Rodger McCampbell

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Ranger Roger retires

The history of Alaska State Parks Chief Ranger Roger MacCampbell’s career mirrors that of lower Kenai Peninsula state…

Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities workers inspect repairs on the collapsed section of Kachemak Drive on Tuesday.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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Workers begin repairs on Kachemak Drive

Workers this week began digging out about a 70-foot wide collapsed section of the west end of Kachemak…

Visitors view art at the Jubilee Youth Art Exhibit at the Homer Council on the Arts on April 3.-Photo provided

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Annual Jubilee arts celebration ends with big show Friday

Earlier this month for First Friday, visual artists had their moment with receptions honoring their work for the…

Wet soils caused a section of Kachemak Drive to collapse on Sunday morning. The road is closed about a half mile from the Homer Spit Road to the top of the hill near the old airport. Kachemak Drive remains open from the East End Road intersection to the old airport.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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Slide closes Kachemak Drive at Spit end

A collapse of the bluff along the west end of Kachemak Drive has closed the Homer Spit end…

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City, Castner agree to stay in judge’s order

The city of Homer and Ken Castner have agreed to a stay of a judge’s order enforcing a…

Vehicles are parked along Bishop’s Beach to Beluga Slough.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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Commission wrapping up beach policy suggestions

Whether it’s dog poop, loose dogs, birds, driftwood, bonfires, coal picking and off-road cruising, since last fall the…

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Council to seek Supreme Court’s review of condo gas assessments

At an emergency meeting on April 8, the Homer City Council said it will petition the Alaska Supreme…

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Council creates Cannabis Advisory Commission

As the Alaska Legislature debates how to regulate commercial cultivation, processing and sale of marijuana, the Homer City…

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Council to seek Supreme Court review of judge’s order

At an emergency meeting Wednesday night, the Homer City Council said it will petition the Alaska Supreme Court…

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Judge orders city to stop ‘unlawful’ gas assessments for condo owners

In a harsh rebuke to how the city of Homer assessed condominiums for the Homer Natural Gas Assessment…

David Thomas of Point Hope demonstrates the one-hand reach during a presentation on Native Youth Olympics last Thursday at Homer Middle School. -Photos by Michael Armstrong

Sports

Huskies learn traditions

Extend your reach. Hang on tight. Jump high. Those all could be skills any athlete would want to…