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Fishermen launch their boats at the Homer Harbor on Friday morning. All lanes at the load-launch ramp were occupied and others waited to get a start on fishing.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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Fishermen arriving for Winter King Tournament

Fishermen from around the state began showing up in Homer today for the annual Winter King Salmon Tournament.…

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Council to interview two for city manager job

The Homer City Council will interview two applicants, both city employees, for city manager at 5 p.m. Tuesday…

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Southeast successful in winning energy funds

By MELISSA GRIFFITHS Morris News Service – Alaska JUNEAU — Southeast Alaska has been very successful in using…

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Dallas Seavey wins third Iditarod in four years

NOME — If ever there was uncertainty about the outcome of the world’s most famous sled dog race,…

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DOT commissioner: Expect changes across Alaska

JUNEAU — Alaska Department of Transportation Commissioner Marc Luiken said his department would meet Alaska’s budget challenges head…

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Assembly still chews on food tax

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly this week rejected the ordinance that would repeal the nine-month sales tax exemption…

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Brown bear harvest cap lowered by BOG

The Alaska Board of Game voted to give Kenai Peninsula brown bears a bit more protection by lowering…

Young salmon, such as this silver (coho) shown above, winter in the Anchor River. ADFG biologists borrowed the fish, along with other salmon and sticklebacks, to show to about a dozen people during a field trip to Anchor River conservation sites on March 5. The fish was returned unharmed to the channel where it was caught.-Photos by Shana Loshbaugh

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Variety of groups join forces to preserve the Anchor River

At first glance, the Anchor River seems remote and wild. After all, Anchor Point is small, even by…

Anthony Resetarits, right, and Joseph Resetarits, left, stand as Anthony Resetarits prepares to be searched and handcuffed by Alaska State Trooper Sgt. Jeremy Stone.

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Resetarits brothers plead guilty, sentenced on harassment charge

In an emotional change-of-plea and sentencing hearing at the Homer Courthouse on Thursday, a 2.5-year-old case involving a…

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Group provides support for those with brain injuries

There is a green sandwich board sign propped by the sidewalk at 1044 East End Road with a…

Joseph Resetarits hugs his brother; Anthony; during a sentencing hearing Thursday. At right is attorney MIchael Moberly.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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Resetarits brothers plead guilty, sentenced to harrasment; Older brother also gets 70 days on felony charges

In an emotional change-of-plea and sentencing hearing at the Homer Courthouse on Thursday, a 2.5-year-old case involving a…

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Officials to Test Tsunami Warning System in Alaska

NOAA’s National Weather Service, the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the Alaska Broadcasters Association…

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State dart tournament at Wasabi’s

Approximately 150 people from all over Alaska, Canada and elsewhere are expected for the Alaska State Dart Tournament…