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    (left to right) Homer Chamber of Commerce Board President Tom Stroozas, Derby Mascot King Hal, 2016 Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby winner Austin Nelson, Derby Coordinator Kim Royce and HCOC Executive Director Karen Zak pose with Nelson's derby photo and check for $15,419.50 at the Homer Halibut Jackpot Derby award event on Wednesday, Sept. 21.
    Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby awards thousands to lucky...
    By Anna Frost • September 23, 2016 5:39 pm

    When Austin Nelson, a member of the U.S. Army and the angler who reeled up a 252.2-pound halibut in mid-August,…

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    Team Chloe to walk 2016 Anchorage Heart Walk
    Team Chloe to walk 2016 Anchorage Heart Walk
    September 21, 2016 3:57 pm

    Team Chloe will once again be at the starting line of the 2016 Anchorage Heart Walk at the Delaney Park…

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    Boys cross-country runners from Homer, Nikolaevsk, Kenai, Voznesenka, Port Graham, Nikiski and Soldotna take off from Pier One Theatre to run five kilometers to the base of the Spit in the Homer Spit Trials on Saturday, Sept. 17. The weather stayed gray all morning, forcing the boys and girls teams to run in the rain.
    Sports Highlights and Results
    September 21, 2016 3:56 pm

    Upcoming events • Swim and dive competes at the Soldotna High School Pentathlon on Sept. 23 at 2 p.m.  …

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    Austin Nelson of North Pole caught his 252.2-pound halibut on Aug. 16, beat out the prior derby leader by a mere 1.2 pounds. He now will make upwards of $15,000 on his lucky catch.
    Derby ends, North Pole angler named winner
    By Anna Frost • September 16, 2016 11:10 am

    After holding the top derby position for about a month, Austin Nelson of North Pole is officially the Homer Jackpot…

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    Figure skating and hockey begin at Kevin Bell Arena
    Figure skating and hockey begin at Kevin Bell...
    September 14, 2016 4:21 pm

    Figure skating with weSkate begins on Sunday, Sept. 25. The program teaches figure skating from age 5 through adults as…

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    Mariner Jack Heimbold scores the first Homer touchdown of the game in the fourth quarter with a 5-yard gain after receiving a pass from Jaime Rios.
    Weekly sports highlights
    September 14, 2016 4:21 pm

    Upcoming events • Swim and dive competes at Kenai on Sept. 16 at 3 p.m. for dive and Sept. 17…

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    North Pole angler stands to win $15,000 in derby
    North Pole angler stands to win $15,000 in...
    By Anna Frost • September 14, 2016 4:20 pm

    As the end of the Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby draws near, the top place is still held by Austin Nelson…

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    Reeling ‘Em In wraps up another season
    Reeling ‘Em In wraps up another season
    September 7, 2016 2:44 pm

    Well, it’s that time again. The sunset of summer is beginning to slide further into the expanding dusk of fall….

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    Kane Graham and Lauren Kuhns keep pace with each other as they run back down the Spit, making their way back to the high school where the finish line for the three-part race was located.  Graham finished second overall in the triathlon and Kuhns finished third overall, three seconds behind Graham.
    Swim and dive triathlon raise money to help...
    By Anna Frost • September 7, 2016 2:36 pm

    Swim and dive starts up this week with the Homer Invite on Friday, Sept. 9 and Saturday, Sept. 10. Dive…

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    Upcoming youth sports events
    Upcoming youth sports events
    September 7, 2016 2:36 pm

    Upcoming events • Swim and dive hold the Homer Invite on Friday, Sept. 9 and Saturday, Sept. 10. Dive starts…

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    Early morning fishing catches big rewards
    Early morning fishing catches big rewards
    August 31, 2016 5:05 pm

    Whoa! August just shot by like a peregrine falcon in a free fall attack. Suddenly we’ve tumbled into September where…

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    Donna and Dan Holleman won gold in mixed doubles in pickleball in the age 65-69 category at the Alaska Senior Games in Fairbanks Aug. 16-18. Donna also won silver in women's doubles age 65-69 category with Dru Renschler. Dan won gold in men's doubles age 55-59 category and gold in men's singles in the age 75-79 category.
    Homer pickleball picks up medals
    By Anna Frost • August 31, 2016 4:31 pm

    Homer pickleball players brought home precious medals after taking top spots in several categories in the Alaska Senior Games on…

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    Malina Fellows serves the ball in a game against Seward at home on Aug. 23. Seward beat Homer 3-1 in the match-up.
    Weekly high school sports highlights
    August 31, 2016 4:31 pm

    Upcoming events • Volleyball faces Nikiski at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, in the Mariner gym. Wear blue and gold…

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