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This view of Seldovia Bay, looking from Point Naskowhak toward Seldovia in the background, is part of Alaska ShoreZone, a catalog of high-resolution still and video images that provide bird’s-eye views of Alaska beaches. The photo was taken from a helicopter during June 2009, at low tide.-Image courtesy of Alaska ShoreZone.

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New technology helps prepare for spills, explore coastal areas

On the last day of 2012, the oil-drilling rig Kulluk ran aground on Sitkalidak Island near Kodiak. The…

In this October 28, 2014 file photo, Larry Persily, who was then the coordinator in the Federal Office for Alaska Gas Line Projects, speaks in Soldotna about the environmental assessment needed for the Alaska LNG project to progress. Persily has joined the Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor’s Office staff as an oil and gas adviser. -Morris News Service - Alaska file photo

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Persily hired by borough mayor as oil-gas adviser

On the last day of 2012, the oil-drilling rig Kulluk ran aground on Sitkalidak Island near Kodiak. The…

Robert Ruffner

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Longtime Kenai River habitat advocate applies for Board of Fisheries seat

A Kenai Peninsula resident known for his habitat advocacy has applied to be on Alaska’s Board of Fisheries.…

Daylight saving time  bill springs forward

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Daylight saving time bill springs forward

JUNEAU (AP) — A Senate committee has advanced legislation that would eliminate daylight saving time and allow for…

Questions raised about experimental fishery

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Questions raised about experimental fishery

The experimental fishery to determine the feasibility of a seine fishery for pollock in state waters has finished…

Recorder’s office closes until March 12

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Recorder’s office closes until March 12

The state of Alaska Homer Recorder’s Office closed for scheduled leave beginning March 2. The office will reopen…

Sen. Stevens to visit Homer March 9-10

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Sen. Stevens to visit Homer March 9-10

Sen. Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, will be in Homer Monday and Tuesday. On Monday, March 9, from 5-6:30 p.m.,…

Ranae Blanton

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SVT Health & Wellness hires nurse practitioner

SVT Health & Wellness has hired Renae Blanton, a family nurse practitioner with experience in holistic and integrative…

LC, a 12-year-old English Setter, is helping patients cope with cancer treatments at Peninsula Radiation Oncology in Soldotna.-Photo Provided

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Therapy dog helps cancer patients get through treatments

SOLDOTNA — At Peninsula Radiation Oncology in Soldotna, a new therapy is available to help patients cope with…

Assistant Superintendent of Instruction Dave Jones congratulates Interim Superintendent Sean Dusek after Dusek is named the new superintendent of schools Tuesday at the Kenai Peninsula Borough Building in Soldotna.-Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Morris News Service

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Dusek named new superintendent

Interim superintendent Sean Dusek will assume the superintendent of schools position on July 1, 2015. The Board of…

Gary Porter, owner of Bald Mountain Air Service, films brown bears in Katmai National Park during one of Bald Mountain’s bear-viewing trips. The company has earned the Medallion Shield for safety.

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Bald Mountain Air Service earns Medallion Shield

Bald Mountain Air Service, owned by lifelong Alaskans Gary and Jeanne Porter of Homer, has earned the Medallion…

Regents vote to up tuition

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Regents vote to up tuition

Students at Kenai Peninsula College will see a 5 percent increase in tuition following a Friday vote by…

Recorder’s office closes temporarily March 2

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Recorder’s office closes temporarily March 2

The state of Alaska Homer Recorder’s Office temporarily will be closed for scheduled leave beginning Monday, March 2.…