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Goshawk can’t stop enjoyment of ‘gem of a trail’
Hikers walking Alaska’s many trails know to take water, food, extra clothing, a First Aid kit, and, in…
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APOC assesses penalty against Heartbeat of Homer; spokesperson of group running for city council
Editor’s note: This story has been changed to list the members of Heartbeat of Homer – Assembly Recall…
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Marine Education conference is Aug. 7-11
Multiple education partners in Homer co-host the Northwest Aquatic and Marine Educators (NAME) Conference in Homer next week,…
Community
Best Bets
The other day the Betster dared to attempt a left turn on Ocean Drive at mid-day. Holy Gridlock!…
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Letters to the editor
Bad behaviors Just in the last twenty-four hours I observed the following in Homer: 1. At the Lake…
Community
Salmonfest: Rusted Root defies genre
Since 1990, Pittsburgh, Pa., band Rusted Root has been shaking up the music scene like a magnitude-9 earthquake…
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Murkowski channels her ‘inner Ted’
When Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, visited Homer on July 7, I asked her if she had any plans…
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Arts briefs
Classical concert is next week The Coastal Trio performs a classical concert at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 10 at…
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Idaho man takes lead in halibut derby with 240-pound barn door
A 240-pound halibut caught by Sam Mills has pushed the St. Maries, Idaho, fisherman to the top of…
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PSP alert issued for bay
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services has issued a parylitic shellfish poisoning alert for Kachemak Bay.…
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Whittaker joins SPH staff
SPH welcomes Whittaker South Peninsula Hospital welcomes Dana Whittaker, Certified Nurse Midwife, to the women’s health team at…
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APOC assesses penalty against Heartbeat of Homer
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to add a statement from Heartbeat of Homer’s attorney. The Alaska…
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Homer residents can testify remotely for assembly meeting
Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly meeting 6 p.m. Aug. 1, George Navarre Borough Administration Building, Soldotna; Audioconference, Homer Borough…