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Despite slight increase, Cook Inlet belugas ‘are not recovering’

ANCHORAGE — The beluga whales that swim in Cook Inlet are continuing to struggle and appear headed for…

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State energy audit shows potential savings

An energy audit of Alaska public facilities uncovered some of the most, and least, energy efficient buildings in…

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Youngblood recognized for her volunteer efforts Hours of volunteering at various real estate events and her work in…

Kathy Sarns, left, and Pat Irwin model the “California” bike jersey Sarns designed and sells through her business, Free Spirit Wear. The men’s version, worn by Irwin, is worn by actor Paul Rudd in the recently released movie, “This is 40.”-Photo by McKibben Jackinsky, Homer News

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Homer artist’s bike jersey makes it to silver screen

By Mckibben Jackinsky Staff writer Who knew when Kathy Sarns put her gold rush license plate design on…

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HEA predicts busy year ahead

Homer Electric Association will be “extremely busy” in 2013 finishing projects and preparing the utility for a looming…

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Kids, elderly benefit from Pick. Click. Give. donations

As 2013 begins, Alaska residents gifted with timeliness will likely apply for their Alaska Permanent Fund dividends. During…

Parkside Plaza was recently purchased by South Peninsula Behavioral Health Services-The Center to provide space for Project PRIDE. A move into the building by late spring is anticipated.

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Sale of Parkside Plaza to The Center means other changes as well

Ripples from the sale of Parkside Plaza, 3665 Ben Walters Lane, are being noticed around town. For starters,…

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Borough officials place solution for landfill fluids on priority list

One of the items Kenai Peninsula Borough officials hope to have state lawmakers include in the state’s capital…

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In-state gasline planners revise proposal

ANCHORAGE — A proposal for an in-state pipeline that could carry North Slope natural gas to communities from…

Retiring Long Term Care Unit social worker Nancy Lander is honored as South Peninsula Hospital’s “employee of the quarter.”-Photo by McKibben Jackinsky, Homer News

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Nancy Lander retires from hospital’s Long Term Care Unit

After 14 years as the social worker at South Peninsula Hospital Long Term Care Unit, Nancy Lander has…

Rep. Paul Seaton, left, and Sen. Tom Wagoner, right, present marine pilot Peter Garay of Homer and Alaska Marine Pilots with a legislative citation for helping deliver fuel to Nome during last winter’s fuel shortage. -Photo by McKibben Jackinsky, Homer News

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Homer marine pilot honored for his role in Nome fuel delivery

With Sen. Tom Wagoner, R-Kenai, on one side, and Rep. Paul Seaton, R-Homer, on the other, marine pilot…

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Furie seeks permit for new platform in Cook Inlet’s Kitchen Lights Unit

An independent oil and gas explorer has applied for an Army Corps of Engineers permit to build a…

Rep. Paul Seaton, R-Homer, center, and his staff, Heather Beggs and Louie Flora, settle into

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Legislative offices relocate to more visible space

On Friday, signs went up announcing new digs for the Legislative Information Office and the offices of Rep.…