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    The new location of Classic Cook on Pioneer Avenue in the former Orca Plumbing and K-Bay Caffe building on May 5, 2022, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
    Classic Cook sets an easterly course to new...
    By McKibben Jackinsky • May 11, 2022 2:30 am

    The Classic Cook

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    Sweetgale Meadworks & Cider House owner Jason Davis received these awards for “Best in Show” at the 9th annual Texas Mead Cup, held in February. The Alpine Blueberry Mead from Sweetgale also took first place in the “berry melomel” category. (Photo by Jason Davis)
    Sweetgale Meadery wins medals
    By Michael Armstrong • March 9, 2022 2:30 am

    Homer meadery wins first-place, best of show awards in Texas Mead Cup.

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    South Peninsula Hospital Laboratory Director Laura Miller, second from left, and SPH Director of Marketing and Public Relations Derotha Ferraro, second from right, were honored by the Rotary Club of Homer-Kachemak Bay on Thursday, Feb. 17, at South Peninsula Hospital in Homer, Alaska, for their contributions to the health of southern Kenai Peninsula communities. Presenting the awards were Bernie Griffard, club president, far right, and Van Hawkins, co-chair of the annual Rotary Health Fair. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
    Rotary honors SPH’s Laura Miller, Derotha Ferraro
    By Michael Armstrong • February 23, 2022 2:30 am

    Hospital employees honored for work during COVID-19 pandemic.

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    Grace Ridge Brewing co-owner Sherry Stead draws a pint at the brewery’s reopening last Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, at the new location on Smoky Bay Way in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
    Grace Ridge Brewing reopens at new Smoky Bay...
    By Michael Armstrong • February 16, 2022 2:30 am

    Started in 2016, Grace Ridge has expanded its brewing capacity and cold storage area.

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    The logo for South Peninsula Hospital.
    Hospital board elects officers, welcomes new member to...
    By Staff Report Homer News • February 16, 2022 2:30 am

    The South Peninsula Hospital Board of Directors re-elected Kelly Cooper as President at the board’s Jan. 26 monthly meeting. According…

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    Ketchikan resident Jack Finnegan, left, owner of Fishability, and Bonnie, center, and Stormy Hamar, who own Kasaan Arts, Museum, and Canoes stand outside the Sealaska Heritage Building on Feb. 8. Earlier Tuesday, each business owner was named a winner of the Path to Prosperity contest, put on by nonprofit Spruce Root. (Dana Zigmund/Juneau Empire)
    Entrepreneurs get a boost on the Path to...
    By Dana Zigmund Juneau Empire • February 9, 2022 2:30 am

    Spruce Root awards $50,000 in prizes

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    South Peninsula Hospital Foundation Executive Director Jeffrey Eide. (Photo provided)
    SPH Foundation welcomes Jeffrey Eide as director
    By Staff report Homer News • February 9, 2022 2:30 am

    South Peninsula Hospital Foundation recently added to its leadership team with the appointment of Jeffrey Eide as Executive Director. This…

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    A graphic shows employment by Alaska region and features the percent change in jobs from December 2020 to December 2021. (Graphic via February 2022 Alaska Economic Trends reports from the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development)
    Report: Alaska economy rebounding; inflation up
    By Camille Botello • February 9, 2022 1:30 am

    Prices in Alaska increased by 4.9% in 2021

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    Vicki Jackson. (Photo provided)
    South Peninsula Hospital Behavioral Health adds new provider
    By Staff report Homer News • January 5, 2022 2:30 am

    Vicki Jackson, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), has joined the team at South Peninsula Hospital Behavioral Health Clinic. Jackson earned…

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    The entrance to the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area in the Tongass National Forest was covered in snow on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, a day after federal authorities announced the next step in restoring the 2001 Roadless Rule on the forest. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)
    Feds put freeze on Roadless Rule rollback
    By Peter Segall • November 24, 2021 5:30 am

    On the Roadless Rule again.

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    Anthony Mallott, president  and CEO of Sealaska Corporation reflected on the 50th Anniversary of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act during the Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce weekly lunch on Thursday. (Courtesy Photo/Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce)
    Mallott looks back — and forward — 50...
    By Dana Zigmund • October 27, 2021 2:30 am

    Native corporates are big business in Alaska

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    The jack-up rig Randolph Yost, left, awaits loading on the heavy-lift vessel Falcon on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Kachemak Bay near Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
    Jack-up rig Randolph Yost returns to Kachemak Bay
    By Michael Armstrong • October 6, 2021 2:30 am

    Destination is unknown for jack-up rig.

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    The old Homer Halibut Derby Shack is refreshed and updated to open  as the new Spit Visitor Information Center, as seen here on Friday, June 25, 2021, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Christina Whiting)
    New Spit visitor center opens
    By Michael Armstrong • June 30, 2021 2:30 am

    Ribbon cutting is today for new Spit Visitor Information Center.

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