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Grants create healthier communities

On behalf of MAPP of the Southern Kenai Peninsula (Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnership), I would…

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

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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Many contribute to success of 12th writers’ conference

The Kachemak Bay Campus of Kenai Peninsula College would like to extend its sincerest appreciation and gratitude to…

Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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And … roll ’em

A crew with Top Gear America, a show on the History Channel cable TV network, prepares to film…

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Anadromous stream ordinance revisions expected at assembly’s meeting on July 2

It boiled down to science vs. emotion and personal property rights vs. communist encroachment by the United Nations,…

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Hospice appreciates United Way

On behalf of Hospice of Homer, I want to thank the Kenai Peninsula United Way for the generous…

Alaska Division of Forestry and Homer Volunteer Fire Department firefighters respond to a brush fire off Alan Drive on Sunday afternoon. The fire started in the yard below the shed. -Photo by John Renck

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Quick response stops half-acre wildfire off East End Road

With the Kenai Peninsula under very high to extreme fire danger, a prompt response by Alaska Division of…

Workers with United Technologies Inc. work on a distribution line on Bayview Avenue on Tuesday. -Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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Enstar gas line build-out — questions answered

Anyone wondering about the progress of the Enstar Natural Gas trunk and distribution lines on the lower Kenai…

KPUW names new executive director

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KPUW names new executive director

Lisa J. Roberts has been named the executive director of the Kenai Peninsula United Way. Roberts grew up…

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Assembly keeps habitat law on the books

It boiled down to science vs. emotion and personal property rights vs. communist encroachment by the United Nations…

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National Association of Realtors joins anadromous stream fight

Mail found in boxes around the borough last week included the National Association of Realtors’ take on the…

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Assembly needs to hear from those who want to protect salmon streams

Wasn’t it interesting to receive the mailed flyers recommending the repeal of Kenai Peninsula Borough Ordinance 2011-12, from…