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Airshow thrills spectators
The Alaska Aviation Centennial Celebration arrived at the Homer Airport the evening of May 24 to an appreciative…
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Interior Alaska town floods; residents evacuated
FAIRBANKS — The National Guard has helped evacuate residents from a small community in Alaska’s interior where a…
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Parnell praises legislators
Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell visited the central Kenai Peninsula Tuesday and signed three bills sponsored by members of…
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2013 tourist season showing promise
As Homer heads into the 2013 tourist season, it appears visitors are reacting positively to an improving economy;…
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Seldovia: Today’s residents recall bustling, colorful yesterdays
The Seldovia of today is a quiet, remote Alaska community of fewer than 300 residents.There was a time,…
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Anchor River open for fishing
A photo caption in the May 23 Homer News incorrectly stated the fishing status of the Anchor River.…
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Memorial Day events planned for Monday
The history of Memorial Day, a day for honoring all those who died in service to the nation,…
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WWII battles in Alaska highlighted
The devastation of war is real enough when beamed into living rooms from across thousands of miles. For…
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Offshore orcas surprise whale researcher
A rare subspecies of killer whales, also known as orcas, that prey on sharks was seen on Monday…
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Experts on aging, disability issues featured at symposium
The Independent Living Center and the Aging and Disability Resource Center offer information and consultation with attorneys specializing…
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Centennial Air Show visits Homer Friday
With the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Attu being honored this month, there’s a bit of poignancy…
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Probe follows ‘prank’
A week after the discovery of a suspicious bomb-like device that caused Homer High School to be evacuated,…