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Fishermen pick a net in a still from “We Can’t Eat Gold,” a film by Joshua Tucker and Giovanna Marcantonio.-Photo provided

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Pebble Mine film opens Thursday at KBC

“We Can’t Eat Gold,” a film about the proposed Pebble mine and its potential impact on Bristol Bay…

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Sandhill crane eggs have started to hatch. Please report any observations of sandhill crane colts (chicks) to Kachemak…

A fox sparrow perches on top of a spruce tree near a meadow on Diamond Ridge.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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Homer’s Best Bets

The other day as the Betster drove by yet another crew of lime-green vested pipeline dudes playing with…

A July 4 groundbreaking ceremony in Seldovia marks the beginning of construction for a value-added processing plant that, once built, will be leased by the city to Seldovia Wild Seafood. Jay-Brant General Contractors of Homer is the lead contractor on the 100-by-60-foot building. Participating in the event were, from left, Ronene Gain, wife of Seldovia mayor Keith Gain; Vivian Rojas, Seldovia City Council; Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna; Tim Dillon, Seldovia city manager; Michele Bieri, Seldovia Wild Seafood; Geraldine Patrick, city council; U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski; Rep. Paul Seaton, R-Homer; Dean Lent, city coucil; John Colberg, city council; and John Torgerson, executive director, Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District.-Photo by McKibben Jackinsky, Homer News

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Seldovia marks ‘turning point’ with new venture

The Fourth of July wasn’t the only crowd-drawing attraction in Seldovia on Thursday. An impressive line-up of dignitaries…

Homer High School student Ian McCormick tosses the stone as judge Ron Campbell of Idaho watches. -Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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Highland Games: bring a bit of Scotland to Homer

OK, first let’s get the obvious question out of the way. What do men — and women —…

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Art lovers can walk — or ride — for July First Friday

Often happening near the Fourth of July weekend, First Fridays in July tend to be the busiest of…

More than 300 participants are off and running at the start of the 10K to the Bay Spit Run.-Photos by McKibben Jackinsky, Homer News

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Hundreds of runners, walkers, strollers show up for Spit Run

Sunshine hadn’t been predicted for Saturday, but it, along with more than 300 participants, were on hand for…

Fishing looking good for holiday weekend

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Fishing looking good for holiday weekend

By the time you read this, the tides should be almost perfect for cutting some respectable critters out…

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Sandhill crane eggs have started to hatch. Please report any observations of sandhill crane colts (chicks) to Kachemak…

Jake Moe of Anchorage is the first one ot cross the finish line of the 2013 10K Run for the Bay Spit Run today, with a time of 32:40.-McKibben Jackinsky

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Spit Run attracts more than 300 participants

Under sunny skies, more than 300 runners, walkers and strollers covered the distance between the Homer High School…

Firefighters arrive by boat to fight the fire.-Photo by Heather Ericson

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Firefighters stop Hesketh Island wildland fire

A fire threatening inhabitants on Hesketh Island in Kachemak Bay was contained by Sunday after a response by…

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, visits the SVT Health Center at an April  2012 trip to Homer.-Homer News file photo

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Murkowski celebrates 4th on southern peninsula

With a short break from her duties in Washington, D.C., Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski is spending two days…

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Student appreciates college support

I would like give a huge thank you to the Kachemak Bay Lions Club for awarding me a…