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Group forms to back SB 21

A new ballot group has been created to defend Senate Bill 21 against repeal efforts. The Make Alaska…

Lauren Cardwell

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Homer teens ‘Lead On!’

What were five Homer teenagers doing awake at 5 a.m. on a Saturday morning you ask? Making their way to Lead On!,…

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Energy fairs big success — again

Homer Electric Association would like to thank everyone who helped make our fifth  annual  Energy and Conservation Fairs…

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It’s a wrap

On time and under budget: Those are words citizens like to hear when it comes to capital projects. …

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District 30 Democrats meet at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Homer Real Estate office, 1529 Ocean Drive.…

Carol A. Dickerson

Obituaries

Carol Ann Dickerson

Palmer resident and former Homer resident Carol Ann Dickerson, 62, died peacefully in her home Oct. 18, 2013. …

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Governor should respect wisdom of studies to expand Medicaid

Gov. Parnell has raised the banner of “Choose Respect” many times since he became governor, but yet he…

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Northrim acquires Alaska Pacific for $14.3M

Alaska Pacific Bank is merging with Northrim Bank in a $14.31 million stock and cash transaction, pending shareholder…

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Pioneer sells Alaska holdings to Caelus Energy for $550M

Pioneer Natural Resources Co. has sold its Alaska North Slope interests to Caelus Energy LLC for $550 million…

Mud and debris floods East End Road by Bear Creek Drive on Monday afternoon. The road was closed about 4:45 p.m. as Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities crews worked to clear the road. Alaska State Troopers suggested using Kachemak Drive to get around the road closure.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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Mud closes East End Road between Slavin Drive and Bear Creek Drive

Mud and debris floods East End Road by Bear Creek Drive on Monday afternoon. The road as closed…

Photo by McKibben Jackinsky, Homer News

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Council members sworn in

After certifying the results of the Oct. 1, election, the Homer City Council swore in two council members…

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Glitches come with online insurance exchange

The new federal health insurance exchange for Alaska rolled out Oct. 1 with glitches, but those were expected.…

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Homer’s Best Bets

Yet another Alaska reality TV show washes up on the airwaves. Starting Sunday on TLC is “Alaskan Women…