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Subsistence board: no kings for Kenai gillnet fishery

The upcoming subsistence gillnet fishery on the Kenai River can target sockeye, but kings are off limits.  An…

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Algal bloom not harmful, tapering off, say experts

A huge algal bloom present in the Pacific Ocean from Monterey Bay, Calif., to Alaska has been seen…

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Facebook pics lead to charges against guide

A Soldotna sportfish charter captain bragging about his clients’ catch on Facebook has led to the captain being…

Howlin’ Whales, a new band from Homer, will provide live music.

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Kachemak Heritage Land Trust Celebrates Anchor river

This evening there’s a party in Anchor Point. The Kachemak Heritage Land Trust (KHLT) is hosting “Take Me…

Mia Alexson and Hoxie Parks enjoy standup paddleboarding on Grewingk Glacier Lake. -Photo provided

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Within spitting distance to adventure

When you’re standing at the tip of the Spit, you’re already four-and-a-half miles into Kachemak Bay. But the…

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No injuries when boat burns

A 22-foot Chris Craft boat burned to the waterline and sank on the Fourth of July off Yukon…

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Homer sees big cut in jail contract with state

Homer scofflaws expecting “three hots and a cot” — three meals and a bed — when arrested by…

Becca Matthias, a naturalist for the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies, looks through a refractometer to measure salinity in an ocean water sample taken during a recent tour. The CACS tours, offered on Thursdays, are an opportunity to combine science and sightseeing.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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New bay tour offers science, sightseeing

All we needed were red knit caps. On a recent weekday tour of Kachemak Bay, I felt like…

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Fourth of July Events

Anchor Point July 4 12:30 p.m. July Fourth parade lineup Silver King Campground, Anchor Point Road 1 p.m.…

Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly member Mako Haggerty poses as Uncle Sam in last year’s Fourth of July parade.

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GOOD OL’ FASHIONED FUN FOR THE FOURTH

This year, the Fourth of July falls on Saturday, which means some good news for celebrants on the…

Definition of families should include more supportive adults for children

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Definition of families should include more supportive adults for children

I would like to talk about community health, but I am not a health professional.  Let me make…

Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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Salty Dawg more than just another watering hole

Most of the traffic at the Salty Dawg at 11 a.m. on a recent Monday consists of tourists…

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Woman arrested for heroin, reckless driving

A reckless driver in a Jeep Cherokee on Pioneer Avenue about 8 p.m. June 25 prompted two people…