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Kevin Anderson of Crystal, Minn., brought in this 94.2-pound halibut July 21 while fishing with Capt. Mark Sutherland of Bob’s Trophy Charters.-Photo provided

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Halibut spread derby message

When it comes to spreading the word about the Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby, why not let the halibut…

Anglers rim the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon this week in hopes of catching a silver salmon. -Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

Outdoors & Recreation

Fishing superstitions no laughing matter when success counts

My wife and I relearned a lesson over the last week and it wasn’t pretty. Since The Fishing…

Remember this glorious summer come January

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Remember this glorious summer come January

Hold this growing season close to your heart. Treat it like a treasure to be taken from its…

Fishermen work the incoming tide on Thursday afternoon at the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon on the Homer Spit.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

Outdoors & Recreation

Good ol’ days back at Fishing Hole

If you haven’t visited The Fishing Hole lately, there’s only one way to describe it. It’s a “Back…

A trumpeter swan preens on a dock

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Preening on the dock of the lake

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Tournament wraps up softball season

Approaching season’s end, the Homer Softball Association is preparing for the annual Homer City Tournament scheduled for Aug.…

Homer Little League “Majors” team includes, back row from left, Coach Mike Hayes, Mose Hayes, Ethan Anderson, Colby Marion, Finn Heimbold, Damion Kerr, Johnny Rummery and Coach John Rummery; front row from left, Cole Bernier, Ethan Pitzman, Clayton Beachy, Harrison Metz, Garrett Koch and Dylan McBride.-Photo provided

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Little League ‘Majors’ take on All-Stars

For the first time in three years, Homer Little League sent a Majors team to the All-Stars. “The…

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Softball tryouts scheduled for Alaska Arctic Heat

Alaska Arctic Heat Softball will hold tryouts this Saturday and Sunday for its fast-pitch softball travel teams. The…

Good ol’ days back at Fishing Hole

Outdoors & Recreation

Good ol’ days back at Fishing Hole

If you haven’t visited The Fishing Hole lately, there’s only one way to describe it. It’s a “Back…

If you can’t catch anything, imitate success

Outdoors & Recreation

If you can’t catch anything, imitate success

Now that the silvers are starting to enter the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon, it’s time for some of…

Capt. Greg Northover, left, and Ned Friedman show off Friedman’s 277.8-pound halibut.-Photo provided

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Oregon angler takes derby lead with 277.8-pound fish

An Oregon angler has taken the lead in the Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby’s big-fish category with a 277.8-pound…

If you can’t catch anything, imitate success

Outdoors & Recreation

If you can’t catch anything, imitate success

Now that the silvers are starting to enter the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon, it’s time for some of…

Eve Kilcher, founder of Steller Gardens, and Bergen Knutson feed the farm’s chicken’s during a class from Wild, Sustainable Summer,-Photo Provided

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Having fun down on the farm

Young participants of the Wild, Sustainable Summer, a new program between Homer Wilderness Leaders (HoWL) and Steller Gardens,…