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Look like a pro when you fillet your catch

Once the dipnetting for reds took off this summer, I starting receiving requests for some tips on how…

Seldovia resident Dick Wyland poses with the 245-pound halibut he pulled in on July 15. -photo provided

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Seldovia man hauls in monster halibut

To his great surprise and elation, Seldovia resident Dick Wyland caught a 245-pound halibut while fishing with Seldovia…

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Is it too much to ask? Know what you’re catching

I was scouting for jumpers along the east and west side beaches of the Spit when I overheard…

Gayle Muggli of Miles City, Mont. caught a 167.2-pound halibut on July 8 while fishing with Homer Ocean Charters.

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Angler takes lead in derby by two pounds

Three days after the derby gained a new leader with a 165-pound halibut caught by a Washington State…

Kayak guide Kim McNett demonstrates how to roll and right a kayak in Peterson Bay in July 2014.

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Kayak smart and safe this summer

Kayaking, though a popular summer activity in Homer, can prove dangerous if not approached with the proper information…

Garlic scapes twirl and twist as they grow. Synergy Gardens' First Annual Great Garlic Scape Festival celebrated the plants' unique aesthetic qualities and sharp garlic flavor through artistic and culinary activities.

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Synergy Gardens celebrates garlic, local produce

One greenhouse, two high tunnels, three fenced open-air garden plots and three-and-a-half years of work make up Synergy…

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Silvers have yet to make appearance

I did a bit of scouting over the holiday weekend in hopes of spotting a silver or two…

Patricia Perkins of Anchorage poses with the 2014 tagged fish she caught on July 2.

Sports

Washington state woman takes lead derby spot

Alisa Sands of Lake Stevens, Wash. snatched up the title of derby leader when she caught a 165-pound…

Jacob Davis, 16, finishes the Spit Run in second place on Saturday, June 25.

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Youth rules the day at Spit Run

Homer and Anchor Point’s speedy young adults took over the top 10 in the runners division of the…

Rowyn Cunningham and Sage Thomas prepare to battle each other as Samantha Cunningham looks on. The Shire of IceFire Bay meets on Saturday afternoons from 4-7 p.m. at Karen Hornaday Park to play battle games.

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For the Shire! LARP group includes fun for all ages

Every Saturday from 4-7 p.m. in Homer, often at Karen Hornaday Park, brave warriors fight evil lizards, or…

Fishermen fish during the incoming tide on Sunday at the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon on the Homer Spit.

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Early birds catch the kings; Cook Inlet halibut heating up

Last week was amazing for numerous fishing fanatics pursuing fins on the lower peninsula — especially if they…

Sports

Homer resident still holds top seat for halibut derby

Palmer resident still holds top spot in halibut derby Two more anglers caught tagged fish in the week…

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Good fishing draws crowds to South Peninsula

I usually don’t fish on the weekends because it’s a great time to cruise the river accesses and…