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Point of View: From stability to growth, UA is empowering Alaska
Alaskans should be proud of their public universities. After a period of challenges, the University of Alaska (UA)…
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Graduate students conduct research to reintroduce beavers at Fritz Creek’s Inspiration Ridge Preserve
Over six weeks in the Summer of 2022, Esther Chiang, Riley Glancy, Nikita Hahn, Hannah Hicks, Linfeng Li…
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Point of View: Boreal forest stories in the time of change
This summer’s special exhibit, “In the Time of Change: Boreal Forest Stories,” at the Pratt Museum is themed…
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Point of View: Rally to support Valdez suit
Valdez is appealing Hilcorp’s state-approved $5.6 billion purchase of BP’s Alaska properties without disclosure of company financial records
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Point of View: Nesting cranes can be dangerous
Sandhill cranes nest in many places around Homer near people’s homes and neighborhoods. Most eggs hatch the first…
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Point of View: Permanent fund’s in-state investment program needs more transparency
The trustees are certainly right about the poor financial performance of the in-state investments made so far
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Pay It Forward: That none may go hungry
That’s the guiding principle of the Homer Community Food Pantry, and it’s a good one. But the role…
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Point of View: Please be safe, courteous, and legal as you fish in Alaska this summer
As the ice melts from Alaska’s world famous lakes and rivers, it’s time for many Alaskans’ favorite summer…
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Point of View: Legislature deserves credit
While the recently completed legislative session was at times messy, the final outcome was a good one: a…
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Point of View: Homer deep water port plan verses uncontrolled growth
Why I believe we need to follow through with harbor expansion options
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Voices of the Peninsula: Proactive measures key to king salmon recovery
First, I wish to applaud the decision by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game to close the…
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Point of View: Homer shows that housing solutions are a priority
The causes of the housing shortage in our area are not singular and neither are the solutions.
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Point of View: History conference seeking input from peninsula people
Living on the Kenai Peninsula, we are blessed with not only natural grandeur but also unique communities created…