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    Diverse field of six candidates runs for two council positions
    Diverse field of six candidates runs for two...
    By Michael Armstrong • September 17, 2015 9:25 am

    In this year’s Homer City Council race, the buzzword might be “diversity.” Several candidates cited the desire for a more…

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    High-level talks on Air Force One will continue
    High-level talks on Air Force One will continue
    By Gov. Bill Walker • September 10, 2015 9:36 am

    I  was not quite a teenager when I had my first interaction with the federal government. In 1963, I was…

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    Alaska’s potential for increasing agricultural potential immense; hard work, clear vision needed
    Alaska’s potential for increasing agricultural potential immense; hard...
    By Liz Snyder & Victoria Briggs • September 10, 2015 9:34 am

    If you’ve visited a local farmers market recently, you’ll appreciate the bounty of delicious, healthy food that Alaska can produce…

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    White House praises state for expanding Medicaid
    White House praises state for expanding Medicaid
    By MARK THIESSEN • September 3, 2015 10:50 am

    ANCHORAGE — The White House on Tuesday praised the decision by Alaska Gov. Bill Walker to expand Medicaid to thousands…

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    Alaska Perfect Peony owner Rita Jo Shoultz of Homer prepared a bouquet for President Obama’s hotel suite in Anchorage. Shoultz credited Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, for making it possible for her peonies to play a part in the presidential visit.-Photo provided
    Local peonies grace Obama hotel suite
    By Michael Armstrong • September 3, 2015 9:38 am

    Though President Barack Obama’s three-day visit to Alaska this week didn’t bring him to the lower Kenai Peninsula, he got…

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    Jewell: Denali name change is final
    Jewell: Denali name change is final
    By James Brooks • August 31, 2015 6:59 pm

    Late Sunday, U.S. Rep. John Boehner, an Ohio Republican and Speaker of the House, said he was “deeply disappointed” that…

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    The Arts in Brief
    The Arts in Brief
    August 27, 2015 11:13 am

    Body movement class set to start Sept. 16 An Insightful Body Movement class starts Sept. 16 at the Homer Council…

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    The Arts in Brief
    The Arts in Brief
    August 27, 2015 11:13 am

    Body movement class set to start Sept. 16 An Insightful Body Movement class starts Sept. 16 at the Homer Council…

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    Homer Fire Report
    Homer Fire Report
    August 20, 2015 11:55 am

    Aug. 10-16 Firefighters and emergency medical technicians went to 18 medical calls and four fire calls. Firefighters also responded to…

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    Nanwalek students get their new iPads
    Nanwalek students get their new iPads
    By Kelly Sullivan • August 20, 2015 11:13 am

    Nanwalek School’s 80 students finally received their iPads on Tuesday. The long-awaited celebration was not a quiet one.  Staff and…

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    Alaska utilities, leaders welcome exemption from emissions rule
    Alaska utilities, leaders welcome exemption from emissions rule
    By Elwood Brehmer • August 13, 2015 11:17 am

    Alaska utilities will not have to comply with new federal standards requiring cleaner power production. The state is currently exempted…

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    Woodard Creek connects us
    Woodard Creek connects us
    By Woodard Creek Coalition • August 6, 2015 9:51 am

    Anyone who’s experienced the quiet, shimmering magic of a rippling creek knows what piece of mind it can bring.  We…

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    Farmers, state agencies keep eye on local flocks
    Farmers, state agencies keep eye on local flocks
    By Kelly Sullivan • July 9, 2015 11:08 am

    Alaska flocks have not yet been stricken by the largest avian influenza outbreak to hit the poultry industry in history….

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    • It’s Kenai girls vs. SoHi; SoHi boys vs. Juneau for Division II state soccer titles
    • Mouth to Mouth Wild Run and Ride celebrates 10 years
    • NLC softball: Kodiak clinches spot in final, awaits Homer-Kenai winner

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