Outdoors & Recreation
Weeds may be ‘medicine at your front door’
What use does a dandelion have besides being a weed in a garden? Does devil’s club really have…
Sports
Just in case, why not get a derby ticket?
In the world of halibut fishing, last week’s fishing activity has underscored an important reminder to anyone wanting…
Outdoors & Recreation
Fishing Hole could use a little help
Over the weekend, I took notice of a superfluity of rather unseemly comments concerning the conditions at the…
Outdoors & Recreation
Breeding Bird Survey conducted by listening to songs
I saw the moon for the first time this summer. Waking up at 2 a.m. brings a new…
Sports
Halibut fishing brings shifts in derby leaders
Michigan angler Molly Malthby continued to hold onto her lead in the 2014 Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby, with…
Sports
Cheers — and jeers — spice up softball competition
Cheers of encouragement and taunting can be heard coming from the Jack Gist Park softball fields every evening,…
Sports
Homer swimmer wins gold at Special Olympics USA Games
It’s Olympic gold for Myrna Kuchenoff of Homer. Kuchenoff was one of two swimmers representing Alaska at the…
Sports
Disc golf fun for families, increases activity in park
Replace golf clubs with flying discs, golf holes with raised metal baskets and the result is known as…
Sports
Spit Run offers same scenic course, new timing equipment
Runners and walkers in this year’s “10K to the Bay” Homer Spit Run will not only enjoy the…
Outdoors & Recreation
Small gift may help someone catch fish
As I wander around during the week shooting the breeze with shore anglers, I’m amazed to find that…
Sports
Little League supports more than a summertime interest
School is out and area youngsters are looking for activities to enjoy during these long summer days. Little…
Sports
Derby’s first ‘released fish’ prize awarded
Minnesota angler Molly Malthby held on to her lead in the Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby’s big-fish category, but…
Sports
Runners, bikers cross peninsula in support of clean water
Celebrating clean water, healthy salmon and healthy people, 67 runners and bikers from Anchorage to Soldotna to Homer…