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Project Jukebox makes historic Homer stories available online

It’s been almost 17 years since lower Kenai Peninsula residents spoke in informal sessions for the Alaska Communities…

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Busy legislative session reaches halfway point

Begun Jan. 15, this year’s legislative session is halfway toward its April 14 adjournment. Representing areas of the…

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Bill would provide low-interest loans to help replace home heating systems

A bill creating a low-interest loan program for homeowners wanting to improve or replace their home heating systems…

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Grant Aviation halts Homer operations

Less than three years after expanding operations to include Homer, Grant Aviation has dropped the southern Kenai Peninsula…

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HCOA announces Writers’ Contest winners

Now in its 21st year, the Kenai Peninsula Writers’ Contest has been going on long enough that writers…

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Announcements

Senate District N and O legislators hold a constituent teleconference from 6 to 7 p.m. today at the…

Homer High School teacher Francie Roberts, left, looks at gardens being grown by Johann Kallelid, foreground, Robert Dinneen, background, and other students in school’s natural resources class.-Photo by McKibben Jackinsky, Homer News

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Roberts appointed by governor to commission

Homer High School teacher Francie Roberts has been appointed by Gov. Sean Parnell to the Professional Teaching Practices…

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HCOA announces Writers’ Contest winners

Now in its 21st year, the Kenai Peninsula Writers’ Contest has been going on long enough that writers…

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Borough wants public input on land grant

Kenai Peninsula Borough officials are asking for the public’s help picking out which state lands the borough should…

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Economic forum, T200 offer chance to learn, have fun

Homer is host to two unique opportunities this week. The first is the Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District’s…

Artist Maggie Winston of Kenai, left, and Homer author Marianne Schlegelmilch, right, pair up to create “Slugs Forever,” a children’s book the Independent Living Center will use as a fundraiser.

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Collaborating for a good cause

What does a pink-haired, tattooed, ear-pierced, outspoken, former hairstylist, current college student, 20-something single mother of twins from…

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Buccaneer official: Still no firm date, but jack-up rig could start drilling in spring

The Endeavour-Spirit of Independence jack-up rig — idling at dock in Homer since late August — could start…

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Industry Outlook Forum comes to Homer

The Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District’s “Industry Outlook Forum” is coming to town, with a two-day event at…