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It’s hot in Homer
Sunday’s solstice officially marked the end of spring and beginning of summer. But for practical purposes, summer arrived…
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Research Reserve gets new partner
More than a year ago, things looked bleak for the Kachemak Bay Research Reserve. The House Subcommittee on…
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Central peninsula rallies in wake of fire
As the Card Street fire threatens more structures with each acre it expands, the Kenai Peninsula community has…
Community
Ninilchik chamber plans inaugural Clam Scramble mud run Saturday
The Ninilchik Chamber of Commerce is organizing its Inaugural Clam Scramble Mud Obstacle Run. This family-oriented event is…
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Writers’ conference success from opening to last chapter
The Kachemak Bay Campus of Kenai Peninsula College would like to extend its sincerest appreciation and gratitude to…
Community
Homer’s Best Bets
As the latest whining about our heat wave shows, you just can’t please Homerites. Let the temperature fall…
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Writing faculty inspires aspiring authors during annual conference
An exuberant mood ruled the 14th Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference, held June 12-16 in Homer. The public readings…
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Red flag warning lifted for peninsula
Updated 10:40 a.m. June 18 to add that campfires are now prohibited. Lessening winds and higher humidity caused…
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Rural housing program marks 50-year milestone
Peppered around the Central Kenai Peninsula are islands of housing units easily attained by low-income, first-time homebuyers. No…
Community
World comes to Seldovia to sing
Next weekend is the summer solstice. The appropriate audio accompaniment to all that daylight is the Seldovia Summer…
Community
Announcements
A 5-minute film, “Homeless in Homer,” shows at 6 p.m. today at the Homer Theatre. The film was…
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Alaskans need to unite against Navy exercises
I was one of the many local citizen activists who rose up in response to the catastrophic 1989…
Community
Community, creativity catalysts of conference
Creative writing is a solitary and intense endeavor, so it is important for writers to find kindred spirits…