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Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic receives support for outreach efforts

Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic was recently awarded a $40,000 grant from Alaska Run for Women to support…

(Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Imagine the cost of health and happiness if set by prescription drug companies

I’ve been reading more about prescription drug prices lately: How they are set; why many are so high,…

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Civic actions that carried weight

I have seen some wonderful civic actions in the last few years. I was at a Kenai Peninsula…

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Helicopter fishing a detriment to fish and fishers

Proposal would prohibit helicopter transport for anglers on southern peninsula

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What does the Homer Harbor have to do with the Prince of Monaco?

Prince Rainier III stared out the palace window and into the new millennium. Down below was his harbor,…

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5 tips for creating a culture of caring in our high schools

Participants in high school sports and performing arts are under tremendous pressure these days — from parents, teachers,…

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When things seem hopeless in Middle East, an Alaska memory provides glimmer

Jews in Israel and Palestinians in Gaza are embroiled in the deadliest fighting in decades, prompted by an…

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Pay it Forward: Creating a culture of community service

I ran into a friend and her son the other day at SaveUMore. I was in a hurry…

Jason Davis. Photo courtesy of City of Homer

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Point of View: HB 2 would penalize Alaskan companies for supporting non-violent change

Last week, in an email to her supporters and in opinion pieces published in newspapers here in Homer…

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Point of view: Sports saves

ASAA has decided to take a vulnerable subgroup of these youth and reinforce that they are different and…

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To the voters who like statistics

Voter stats for Oct. 3 Kenai Peninsula Borough/city elections

Sarah Vance (Photo provided)

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Strengthening ties and standing against discrimination

The case for Alaska’s adoption of the Israel Anti-Discrimination Act

Homer Public Library's BOB the bookmobile ends the 2023 summer season.  The bookmobile participates here in the Homer Fourth of July parade.  Photo provided by Lin Hampson.

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Point of View: Book recycling is alive and well in Homer

Like many Alaskans, BOB the Bookmobile is ready to hibernate for the winter. But what a great summer…