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Despite DNR decision, coal mine could happen
Alaska salmon scored a partial victory this week, but PacRim’s coal mine could still happen. On Tuesday, the…
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In victory for not taxing food, Prop 1 passes by wide margin
Proposition 1, a controversial ballot initiative to remove from some cities the right to tax groceries year-round, passed…
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Dunne defeats Slaughter in assembly race
In the District 9 Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly race between two political novices, Willy Dunne, 60, handily defeated…
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Aderhold wins council seat
In unofficial Homer City Council results, Donna Aderhold has emerged as the apparent top vote getter, taking 46…
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Nikiski voters shoot down law enforcement service area
Nikiski area residents shot down a law enforcement service area in Tuesday’s municipal election. Barring any changes after…
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Homer’s Jewish community celebrates High Holy Days
The signs of fall in Homer are many: the Spit closes, the tourists disperse back to their respective…
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Outen abandons North Atlantic crossing
The British adventurer who arrived by kayak in Homer in August 2014 as part of an attempt to…
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Homer man celebrates his centennial Sept. 27
It’s not uncommon for children to live longer than the age of their parents, but when a father…
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In Brief
Alaska Air Guard does rescue training The Alaska Air Guard did water-rescue training in Kachemak Bay and Homer…
Crime & Justice
Anchor Point man faces federal weapons charges, making threats against law enforcement
An Anchor Point man faces federal charges for allegedly threatening law enforcement over the radio. Larry Clarence Volz…
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Dunne wins District 9 assembly race
In the District 9 Kenai Peninsula Borough District 9 Assembly race between two political novices, Willy Dunne, 60,…
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Aderhold apparent council winner; 2nd place too close to call
In unofficial Homer City Council results, Donna Aderhold has emerged as the apparent top vote getter, taking 46…