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Hospital board elects officers, welcomes new member to team

The South Peninsula Hospital Board of Directors re-elected Kelly Cooper as President at the board’s Jan. 26 monthly…

Commercial fishing and other boats are moored in the Homer Harbor in this file photo. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Seawatch: Dismal sockeye run return forecast for Upper Cook Inlet

Fish and Game says 2022 sockeye run will be 1 million fewer than last year.

South Peninsula Hospital Foundation Executive Director Jeffrey Eide. (Photo provided)

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SPH Foundation welcomes Jeffrey Eide as director

South Peninsula Hospital Foundation recently added to its leadership team with the appointment of Jeffrey Eide as Executive…

Commercial fishing and other boats are moored in the Homer Harbor in this file photo. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Seawatch: IPHC raises total halibut removals from all fisheries

The International Pacific Halibut Commission finished up their annual meeting last week by raising total halibut removals from…

Dan Blanchard, CEO of UnCruise Adventures, stands in front of a ship on May 14, 2021. (Dana Zigmund/Juneau Empire)

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Smooth sailing for the 2022 season?

Cautious optimism reigns, but operators say it’s too early to tell.

Commercial fishing and other boats are moored in the Homer Harbor in this file photo. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Seawatch: Eight fisheries qualify for disaster declarations

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that eight fisheries, from salmon to cod to Tanner crab,…

Julianne Turner (Photo provided)

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Homer Chamber welcomes new membership director

Julianne Turner says she is happy to give back to the community

Commercial fishing and other boats are moored in the Homer Harbor in this file photo. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Seawatch: Shellfish purchases drop while finfish is up

Demand for healthy seafood goes up, but supply-chain issues impact sales.

Commercial fishing and other boats are moored in the Homer Harbor in this file photo. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Seawatch: ‘Frankenfish’ hit market, but with labeling rules

Though bio-engineered fish weren’t banned, efforts to identify them succeeded.

Vicki Jackson. (Photo provided)

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South Peninsula Hospital Behavioral Health adds new provider

Vicki Jackson, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), has joined the team at South Peninsula Hospital Behavioral Health Clinic.…

Commercial fishing and other boats are moored in the Homer Harbor in this file photo. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Seawatch: Alaska had a tumultuous fishing year

It was a tumultuous year for fishing in Alaska, with some salmon runs posting records and others going…

Commercial fishing and other boats are moored in the Homer Harbor in this file photo. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Seawatch: Halibut season ends with lower prices

Year-class of halibut looking stronger than expected, scientist says.

Commercial fishing and other boats are moored in the Homer Harbor in this file photo. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Seawatch: Bycatch becomes hot issue

Dunleavy forms bycatch task force.