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Feds seek input on Arctic policy

A senior federal government group led by a top White House official was in Alaska on June 14…

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Council votes for new restrictions on bycatch

JUNEAU (AP) — The Gulf of Alaska trawl fleet faces new restrictions, as fisheries managers seek to limit…

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YAC grant helps kids, garden grow

Kachemak Heritage Land Trust would like to thank the Homer Foundation’s Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) for their recent…

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NPFMC set to take final action on trawl fleet’s king salmon bycatch limit at its June meeting

As fisheries managers throughout Alaska prepare for low king salmon returns, federal regulators are considering new limits on…

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The Office of Children’s Services is conducting a resource family orientation on Thursday, May 30, from 6-8 p.m.…

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The Seldovia Chamber of Commerce holds its fifth annual Human Powered Fishing Derby on Memorial Day weekend. The…

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Biking good for you, the planet

Homer Cycling Club believes that riding your bike is environmentally friendly, healthy and enjoyable. May is National Bike…

A wet patch of lawn at the Bishop’s Beach park gives off an odor typical of an intense, rancid smell many people in Homer have been reporting this spring.                              -Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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Homer holds nose at spring scent

If the print edition of today’s Homer News had scratch ’n’ sniff ink, an eau de Homer this…

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Renewable energy projects not waiting for some future time

Last year as the merits of natural gas coming to Homer were discussed, there were a couple of…

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WWOOFers: new immigrant class

Every spring, young people called WWOOFers flock to Homer to work in our greenhouses and high tunnels, gardens…

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Online registration underway for 20th winter king tourney

The countdown to the 20th annual Winter King Salmon Tournament, sponsored by the Homer Chamber of Commerce and…

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Homer fisherman one of 13 candidates for 2 IPHC seats

The National Marine Fisheries Service has announced nominees for two seats on the International Pacific Halibut Commision, and…

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HEA seeks opinions on commonly owned energy project

Homer Electric Association seeks opinions on the interest of members who might want to participate in a commonly…