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Homer News reporters Michael Armstrong, left, and McKibben Jackinsky, right, cut the cake at the 50th anniversary party for the Homer News last Thursday at VBS / Specialty Stoves. Former reporter Hal Spence is the background. For more photos, see the Spotted page at homernews.com.-Photo by Meldonna Cody

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Homer’s Best Bets

A quick glance at the weather forecast for a Pacific Northwest city calls for a chance of rain,…

In this photo provided by Alaska State Troopers of a fatal truck crash today, drilling mud tanks can be seen in a field on the south side of the road near Mile 9.5 East End Road.-Photo provided, Alaska State Troopers

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Truck driver killed in East End Road crash

A Soldotna truck driver hauling drilling mud was killed today in a crash near Mile 9.5 East End…

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Man dies of injuries sustained in car crash

An Anchor Point man died on Sunday of injuries from a two-car collision near Mile 155 Sterling Highway…

A pair of moose cross East Skyline Drive on Sunday. Even at the higher elevations, roads had water running on top of slushy snow and ice — treacherous conditions for cars and critters.-Photo by McKibben Jackinsky, Homer News

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Homer’s Best Bets

Ya know, it just doesn’t seem right that while we’re enjoying balmy weather here in Alaska, subzero cold…

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Man dies of injuries from Anchor Point crash

An Anchor Point man died on Sunday of injuries from a two-car collision near Mile 155 Sterling Highway…

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UA to study integrating drones into U.S. airspace

JUNEAU — News that Alaska has been chosen as a test site for the integration of drones into…

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New laws take effect for 2014

JUNEAU — Several new laws are taking effect in Alaska with the new year, the biggest of which…

Kyle Schneider directs the Homer High School Concert Choir as it sings Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” last Saturday at the Nutcracker Faire. A flash mob chorus and Jubilation, the Homer United Methodist Church bell choir, joined the choir.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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Homer’s Best Bets

One of Alaskans’ favorite sports these days is making fun of how woefully unprepared cities in the Lower…

Obituaries

Ronald Lee Mullen

Longtime Alaskan and Homer resident Ronald Lee Mullen, 60, died Nov. 27, 2013, at his home. No services…

HB 77, aka, the Silencing Alaskans Act

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HB 77, aka, the Silencing Alaskans Act

As a long-time Alaskan who has lived in Alaska since 1969, I will not be silenced by House…

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Water is a basic right

House Bill 77 is a corporate giveaway of Alaska’s waters. The Alaska State Constitution states that “Wherever occurring…

HB 77 would streamline Alaskans out of process

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HB 77 would streamline Alaskans out of process

I would first like to thank Sen. Peter Micciche for scheduling hearings in Soldotna and Homer, Dec. 9…

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December shows offer locally made gifts

With Homer’s reputation as one of Alaska’s thriving arts communities, local art lovers can find creations worthy of…