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    Kachemak Bay
    This microscopic image of mesodinium rubrum, a ciliate form of plankton, was taken on Sunday, May 23, 2021, by Rosie Masui, Kachemak Bay Research Reserve harmful species program coordinator in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Rosie Masui/Kachemak Bay Research Reserve)
    Red bloom in bay isn’t harmful
    By Michael Armstrong • May 26, 2021 2:30 am

    Though plankton turned Kachemak Bay pale red, the bloom isn’t harmful, scientists say.

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    Alaska State Parks logo. (Image courtesy Alaska State Parks)
    Deadline nears to comment on state parks management...
    By Staff report Homer News • January 20, 2021 2:30 am

    The public has until Friday to make comments on the plan that manages the Kachemak Bay State Park and Kachemak…

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    This map shows the boundaries of Kachemak Bay State Park and Kachemak Bay State Wilderness Park. (Image courtesy Alaska Department of Natural Resources, KBSP and KBSWP management plan)
    DNR seeks comment on state parks management plan
    By Megan Pacer • December 16, 2020 2:30 am

    Proposal to phase out Tutka Bay Lagoon Hatchery draws ire

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    The Homer Spit stretching into Kachemak Bay is seen here on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020 in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)
    Personal watercraft allowed in Kachemak Bay once again
    By Megan Pacer • December 15, 2020 2:30 am

    Fish and Game repeals ban that kept them out of critical habitat areas

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    Groups weigh in on Jet Ski issue; Fish and Game extends comment period
    Groups weigh in on Jet Ski issue; Fish...
    By Megan Pacer • December 18, 2019 5:30 am

    As local entities weigh in on a proposal to repeal the current ban on personal watercraft in critical habitat areas…

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    Harbor seals released by SeaLife Center into Kachemak Bay
    Harbor seals released by SeaLife Center into Kachemak...
    By Megan Pacer • September 11, 2019 5:30 am

    Ugashik “ Uggy” and Charley Fritz were found neglected by their mothers.

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    Salmon in Tutka Bay Lagoon were killed by broken net, not ocean warming
    Salmon in Tutka Bay Lagoon were killed by...
    By Michael Armstrong • August 12, 2019 12:00 am

    A Facebook video posted last week of dead or dying pink salmon in Tutka Bay shows what turns out to…

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    The Kachemak Selo Middle-High School building sits against a backdrop of the ridge separating the village from the Kenai Peninsula Borough road system Thursday, Aug. 30, in Kachemak Selo. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)
    What’s next for K-Selo?
    By Victoria Petersen • October 10, 2018 5:25 pm

    Bonds to build a new school in the Old Believer village of Kachemak Selo, east of Homer, were voted down…

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    Good examples of true Alaska spirit
    Good examples of true Alaska spirit
    October 7, 2015 3:52 pm

    I was born and raised in Seward and only left Alaska a few years ago. However, my wife and I…

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    Many make Halibut Fest possible
    Many make Halibut Fest possible
    October 7, 2015 2:20 pm

    I would like to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who sponsored, volunteered for, participated in and otherwise supported…

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