Community
Births
Susan Aria Anahonak was born July 1, 2015, at South Peninsula Hospital to Brittney Anahonak. She weighed 8…
Obituaries
Merle Walter Johnson, M.D
Merle Walter Johnson, M.D., pioneer Alaska physician known to many as the father of the Community Health Aide…
Obituaries
Gordon M. Layel
Longtime Alaskan and Homer resident Gordon M. Layel, 67, died June 2, 2015, at home from heart failure.…
News
Cuts hurt tourism marketing
Alaska’s tourism industry leaders are among the folks trying to manage significant state budget cuts. The Alaska Tourism…
News
All open burning prohibited
The State Forester announced yesterday that all open fires are now banned in Southcentral Alaska, including the Kenai…
News
Knutson hired as visitor center, events manager
The Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center has hired Jan Knutson as its new visitor center manager…
News
Rasmuson Foundation Distinguished Artist recognition awarded to former UAA prof
Anchorage artist Garry Kaulitz has been named the 2015 Rasmuson Foundation Distinguished Artist. The $40,000 award, an- nounced…
News
Driver in Christmas crash charged with DUI, assault
One of the drivers involved in a Christmas Day crash that severely injured an Anchor Point girl has…
News
Mumford tapped for fish board
Gov. Bill Walker’s office announced May 20 that Robert Mumford has been appointed to the vacant seat on…
News
Norwegian king scheduled to visit Homer next week
His Royal Highness King Harald V of Norway visits Anchorage and Homer next week for the first visit…
News
Walker won’t fight with legislators over moving session to Anchorage
JUNEAU — Gov. Bill Walker said Tuesday that he doesn’t agree with legislators about moving the special session…
News
HEA warns of scams
Homer Electric Association issued a warning this week that southcentral Alaska utilities, including HEA, have been getting reports…
Sports
Girls score win against Nikiski; face Seward
It has been a roller coaster sea- son for the Mariners girls soccer team. Though the team faced…