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Local realtors, brokers featured in television series

Southern Kenai Peninsula television viewers will see some familiar faces on the multi-segment “Buying Alaskan,” scheduled to show…

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Public comment being sought on highway erosion mitigation plan

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities is seeking comments and information on a proposal to repair…

Former Mayor James Hornaday waltzes with council member Francie Roberts at the Homer City Council meeting on Monday night as the Homer Ukulele Group plays. Hornaday laid down his gavel as mayor after swearing-in ceremonies for Mayor Beth Wythe and council members Roberts and Beau Burgess. Roberts was selected mayor pro tempore.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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Council begins new era

In a poignant ceremony with three generations of his family watching, Homer Mayor Emeritus James Hornaday pounded the…

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Third person charged with sexual assault in Sept. 8 incident

BY MICHAEL ARMSTRONG STAFF WRITER A third person has been charged in the Sept. 8 incident in which…

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City works to answer questions on gas line

As property owners ponder whether to support the Homer Natural Gas Special Assessment District, the city held its…

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‘ARTrageous diva’ Gaye Wolfe dies

In Homer artist Gaye Wolfe’s last show, “ARTrageous Homer: A Human Tapestry,” she painted 14 portraits of artists,…

Recent storms caused erosion near Anchor Point resident Kathy Kacher’s home. -Photo by Kathy Kacher

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Storm-caused bluff erosion threatens homes

After 11 years living in the 2,000-square-foot, post-and-beam house Gary Stevenson built for himself and his wife, Grace,…

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Theater to show debates

The Homer Theatre will show the last two debates between presidential candidates Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. Both…

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Canvass boards announce election results for city, borough

The city of Homer and Kenai Peninsula Borough canvass boards have tallied results in the Oct. 2 municipal…

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Flood meeting set for Friday in Anchor Point

As a result of recent floods, Gov. San Parnell declared a state disaster for the Mat-Su and Kenai…

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Hospice of Homer offers training, range of volunteer opportunities

Furniture movers to office helpers. Garden keepers to providing a compassionate presence in someone’s life. Hospice of Homer…

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Wrede submits ‘treading water’ budget to council

At the Homer City Council on Monday, the council put on its agenda the most important item of…

This Pratt Museum photo, on display at the Homer Airport, shows the first group of Homer homemakers who banded together to support and learn from one another.-Pratt Museum

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FCE group continues tradition of service

If you are waiting at the Homer Airport for a flight, you will see a 1937-41 photograph of…