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Under way in harbor: big projects
Runners, walkers, bicyclists and rollerbladers are making good use of the recently extended Spit Trail. Walls of the…
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Borough, School District, College celebrate 50 years
At a big party on Aug. 14, three civic entities that form the backbone of the Kenai Peninsula…
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Fair’s thrills surpass weekend’s foul weather
In its 63rd year, the Kenai Peninsula Fair attracted large crowds Friday, Saturday and Sunday, in spite of…
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Fatal fire ruled accidental
The State Fire Marshal has ruled as accidental the June 13 fire that killed Paul Baylink, 46, at…
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Borough employee cited for texting while driving KPB truck
Alaska State Troopers earlier this month cited a Kenai Peninsula Borough temporary employee for texting while driving a…
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Two men rescued off Homer after boat engine fails
The Homer Coast Guard Auxiliary and two crewmembers from the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Roanoke Island rescued two…
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Anchor Point emergency responders honor one of their own
An annual pig roast held by the Anchor Point Fire and Emergency Medical Service Area volunteers was planned…
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Four file for two council seats
Friday marked the end of the candidate filing period for the Oct. 7 municipal election. On the city…
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Begich to face Sullivan
A strong showing in Homer by Republican Party U.S. Senate candidate Joe Miller surprised almost everybody — everybody…
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16-year-old angler reels in 335-pound halibut
When Jackson Hobbs, 16, begins school in his hometown of Franklin, Idaho, later this month, he’ll have quite…
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Homer says ‘Yes’ on Ballot Measure 1, but statewide vote favors ‘No’ position
While early reports from the Alaska Division of Elections showed “yes” votes on Ballot Measure 1 in the…
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Farmers Market It’s not all about veggies; sharing key to success
There is always a sense of community down at the Homer Farmers Market. You can’t go down there…
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Congressional race certain, but Senate GOP race still too early to call
Although almost 38 percent of precincts had reported as of 11 p.m. Tuesday, Forrest Dunbar emerged early as…