Homer News

Runt of a halibut nets angler $10,000 in Homer derby

Anchorage Daily News - Sat Aug 23

After a summer's worth of missed opportunities, someone finally got it right in the Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby, turning $10 into $10,000. Mike Schlimgen of Oregon did what two unlucky anglers before him failed ...

Kenai Peninsual State Fair, Packed with Fun.

Homer News - Thu Aug 21

Tow-mater, heralded as the Michael Phelps of racing pigs, leads the competition during a semi-final race at the Kenai Peninsula State Fair Sunday afternoon.

Stuck in the mud

Homer News - Thu Aug 21

For nearly two months, residents at the end of Eagleaerie Road a 2-mile unpaved stretch located off Skyline Drive about a mile and a half past Ohlson Mountain Road have been trying to cope with a road ...

No race for council seats

Homer News - Thu Aug 21

The filing deadline to run for public office in the Oct. 7 Homer city election passed on Aug.

Pratt Museum in Homer now accepting art for annual auction

Juneau Empire - Wed Aug 20

The Pratt Museum in Homer is now accepting art and business donations for their annual art and adventure auction, the Ritz 2008.

Chenault gets primary challenger

Clarion Dispatch - Wed Aug 20

Alaska's primary election is less than a week away, and the decisions voters across the state make Aug.

Anchor Point fisherman wins Homer derby

Anchorage Daily News - Wed Aug 20

Anchor Point angler John Girton boated an 18.2-pound silver salmon to share the top spot in the Homer Silver Salmon Spitacular with land-based angler Lou Krivitsky, who hauled in a 13-pound fish.

Getting to, from schools means increased caution

Homer News - Wed Aug 13

Flashing red lights and extended stop signs and crossing bar mean drivers must stop says Berkley Davis, First Student safety coordinator.

Stutzer uses words, vivid colors to explore humanity's dark side

Homer News - Wed Aug 13

At first glance, Julia Stutzer's first solo show, "The Destructiveness of Human Nature" on view this month at Ptarmigan Arts, might seem gloomy and pessimistic.

Community celebrates great outdoors Parks Day

Homer News - Wed Aug 13

It was as if the city of Homer's Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, organizer of the city's "Parks Day Celebration," had an inside track on Saturday's weather.