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Starting a legal cannabis grow begins with ‘immaculate conception’ of plants
The recent denial of Alaska Loven It’s license to cultivate cannabis raises a question not often discussed in…
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Troopers catch theft suspect after 4-hour standoff in AP
A four-hour standoff in Anchor Point on Tuesday night that involved Alaska State Troopers and a Special Emergency…
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‘Bears in Flowers’ looks at the terror of our furry friends
In the Homer art scene, artist Julianne Tomich defies categorization. Comfortable in both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional art, she’s…
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‘Root’ shows expand meaning of community, connection
The Pratt Museum’s Root shows invite lots of interpretations. Tree roots abound in both paper artist Lynn Marie…
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DEC responds to truck crash on Anchor River
The driver of a truck that rolled over on the Nikolaevsk Road last Monday failed to report the…
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Hearing officer spikes ethics complaint Allegation by recall sponsor ‘borders on the frivilous,’ he says
Saying an ethics complaint filed by a Homer recall supporter “borders on the frivolous,” an Anchorage administrative law…
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Nutcracker once again dazzles in Homer-grown production
When you get to the end of the road, sometimes stuff gets jumbled around. That might explain why…
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Voznesenka man convicted in fed court of felon possessing firearms
A federal jury in Anchorage last Wednesday, Nov. 15, found guilty a Voznesenka man for being a felon…
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Burglars hit multiple Anchor Point businesses, cabins
Burglars have robbed several lower Kenai Peninsula businesses and cabins since early September, stealing firearms, a vehicle, chainsaws,…
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Pier One production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” takes gritty look at rock musical
Jesus dies in the end. OK, let’s get that spoiler out in the open. Just as in the…
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CoastWalk cleans up beaches and monitors ecology
Students from McNeil Canyon Elementary School walking the Homer Spit beaches last Friday have become the latest generation…
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Ethics complaint dismissed against Homer council members
Affirming what had been suspected happened when a Heartbeat of Homer spokesperson broke confidentiality, an ethics complaint against…
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Homer firefighters knock down small wildfire
A small wildland fire in the hills above Shirley Court appears to have been started by some sort…
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Pinks run in places never seen before in bay
All around Kachemak Bay the past weeks, people have reported large runs of pink salmon in places never…
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APOC assesses penalty against Heartbeat of Homer
The Alaska Public Offices Commission has assessed a penalty of $725 against Heartbeat of Homer – Assembly Recall,…
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Homer recall fails in final count
By vote margins of 223 or more, an attempted recall failed for Homer City Council members Donna Aderhold,…
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Recall appears to fail in Homer election; 800 votes still to be counted
A special election to recall three Homer City Council members who sponsored an “inclusivity” resolution appears to have…
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Homer council takes steps to help homeless
Planning and zoning issues dominated discussion Monday night at the Homer City Council’s regular meeting. With temperatures falling…
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Homer animal control officer to retire after 22 years
From a building smaller than a lot of Homer dry cabins to a modern, heated animal shelter, Animal…
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Diaries inspire artists in Pratt Museum exhibit
Among cultural institutions in Homer, the Pratt Museum has pioneered a unique spot. As a museum of natural…