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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: Historic sockeye run predicted for Bristol Bay

ADF&G says 2022 run could break this year’s record

Valerie Buss, owner of Kachemak KW Alaska Group, and Joshua Nelson, CEO of Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group, are pictured at the new office location for Kachemak KW Alaska Group at 925 Sea Plane Court. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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Kachemak Group becomes Kachemak KW Alaska Group

Kachemak Group Real Estate is now partners with Keller Williams Reality, the largest real estate firm in the…

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: Upper inlet salmon run strong, catch low

Few boats fished upper Cook Inlet, leading to overescapement.

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: NOAA closes Upper Cook Inlet fishing

Closure of federal waters could wind up back in court.

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: Salmon harvest up over 2020

Harvest saw increase in salmon caught, ex-vessel value over 2020.

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: North Council nixes bycatch mitigation proposal

NPFMC needs to adopt more holistic approach to management, advisor 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: Sockeye run was strong but kings had low run

The Bristol Bay salmon run was well above the 20-year average for yet another year for sockeye, but…

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: Crabbers look at cuts to quotas

Tanner, opilio crab quotas cut on top of cancellation of fall king crab fishery.

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 prices soaring

Bad weather, lots of quota unfished causing high prices

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Business relief program application opens

The AK-ARPA business relief program began accepting applications Sept. 17.

Homer Truffle Co. owner David Briggs cuts the grand opening ribbon at the relaunch of his business on Aug. 17. He is pictured with Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center board members and employees. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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Homer Truffle Co. reopens with new products

Homer Truffle Co. hosted a grand re-opening ceremony Tuesday, Aug. 17, to launch its new products after being…

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Health official picked for state marijuana regulatory board

JUNEAU — A state marijuana education program manager has been appointed to the board that regulates Alaska’s legal…

The old Homer Halibut Derby Shack is refreshed and updated to open  as the new Spit Visitor Information Center, as seen here on Friday, June 25, 2021, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Christina Whiting)

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New Spit visitor center opens

Ribbon cutting is today for new Spit Visitor Information Center.