Rare black squirrel shows up in Nikiski
KENAI (AP) — A nature lover from Nikiski is going nuts about a critter that recently turned up at a bird feeder in his back yard.
“It looks identical to other squirrels in size, shape and behavior, but this one is all black,” said Alan Meyer.
The squirrel he is referring to is actually a black-colored red [...]
Troopers: Son shot by father
By Layton Ehmke, Homer Tribune
The Alaska State Troopers Bureau of Investigation released information Tuesday afternoon into the March 1 shooting outside the Homer Airport between Homer Police, U.S. Marshals and fugitive Jason Karlo Anderson.
According to State Medical Examiner Franc Fallico, after reviewing the incident with the investigating bureau and medical personnel, the investigation showed [...]
Meth deadly, easy to get
by Layton Ehmke and Sean Pearson, Homer Tribune
EDITOR’S NOTE: In light of recent tragic methamphetamine-related deaths in Homer, and in an effort to provide residents a comprehensive view of a reported increase in the prevalence of the drug, the Homer Tribune [...]
City merger plan draws ire
Homer councilman says his effort is independent of cityby Carey James, Homer Tribune
Two years before Homer became an incorporated city in the ’60s, the residents east of the would-be town made a strategic move.
They incorporated first.
Kachemak City is now home to some 400 people who [...]
Musician faces his greatest trial — parenthood
by Jill Homer, Homer Tribune
Ed Hamell, the genius behind the thrashing, screaming, one-man show that is Hamell on Trial, is everything you’d expect in a punk rock musician – that is, everything you’d expect in a punk rock musician who got married, fathered a child and began to look at the world through his son’s [...]
City to host port of refuge meeting
by Layton Ehmke, Homer Tribune
A meeting to discuss how Kachemak Bay will serve as a port of refuge has been born out of what some called a “wake up call” after the 601-foot long Seabulk Pride tanker was pushed from its dock by an ice floe and went aground on the beach in Nikiski on [...]
Sunny skies shine on Sea to Ski triathletes
by Sean Pearson, Homer Tribune
Sunday’s Sea to Ski Triathlon saw sunny skies, a frigid breeze, and 88 participants show up to compete in this year’s 21st-annual event. “We weren’t too sure what kind of weather we might end up with for the race, but it ended up [...]
Print studio draws international First Friday exhibit
Old Inlet Printmaking Studio
Alaska’s Newest Community Printmaking Studio Draws International Show
Homer, AK. -March 28, 2006-The Old Inlet Printmaking Studio opened its doors to the Homer community just six months ago and is already making preparations for their first international show. On Friday April 7 from 5-8 pm, the Printmaking Studio will kick-off Print Zero [...]
Depth, experience make up foundation of track program
by Sean Pearson, Homer Tribune
Having an abundance of athletes participating in track and field at Homer High School isn’t generally a problem Harry Rasmussen has to deal with. Nevertheless, the head coach for the Mariners is committed to adapting to the challenge of having actual depth in his program.“I had 41 kids show up for [...]
New airline swoops in to compete with Era
By Layton Ehmke, Homer Tribune
Grant Aviation started off relatively small with just a couple of planes near the mouth of the Yukon River in the late 1970s. Today, the operation uses 22 planes, some of which recently landed in Homer to offer residents another option at the Homer Airport.
Grant will be using Cessna Grand [...]
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