Murder charges dropped against Yukon Charlie
• Self-defense found in the evidenceBy Naomi Klouda
Homer Tribune
“Yukon” Charlie Young was released from jail Friday, free of first-degree murder charges against him in an agreement between attorneys that self-defense likely played a large role in the shooting.Young was arrested Aug. 23 after shooting Michael Swanger, 35, in the Old Town neighborhood near Bishop’s Beach [...]
Mayor Hornaday decides to run for re-election afterall
• Homer City Council sets aside mayor’s resignation letterBy Naomi Klouda
Homer Tribune
The Homer City Council set aside Mayor James Hornaday’s resignation letter at the Monday night council meeting, effectively reinstating him as mayor. Pro Tem Dennis Novak presided over the meeting, which began with a unanimous vote in favor of setting aside Hornaday’s letter. Councilman [...]
Hikers rescued from park
• Injured, stranded couple thanks Homerby Randi Somers
Homer Tribune
Having been snatched from death’s door, Florida residents Wade and Samantha Bradt want Homer people to know how much they appreciate the life-saving work of the Air National Guard and South Peninsula Hospital.Frequent visitors to Homer and self-described Alaska-philes, they were injured and stranded Sept. 12 in [...]
Borough stymied in sales tax exemption
•By Naomi Klouda
Homer Tribune
The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly will have to wait until after the Oct. 7 election to decide whether to grant cities exemptions to allow them to collect sales tax nine months of the year.Acting on a request from cities in the borough asking that the assembly consider granting them [...]
Crab market looks good
By Laine Welch
Fall signals the start of Alaska’s premier king crab fishery at Bristol Bay, and reduced supplies mean crabbers are betting on higher prices.Fishery managers will announce the catch quotas for king and snow crab at the end of September, but they indicated last week that the harvests levels will remain about the same [...]
Anchor Point oil reserve found
• Pioneer oil drilling set for permitting processBy Naomi Klouda
Homer Tribune
A small oil company has completed an exploratory season at a site five miles north of Anchor Point, setting the stage for permit applications before drilling starts. Tadd Owens, the director of government and public affairs for Pioneer Natural Resources Alaska Inc., gave a [...]
FYI
High Tea
High teaSouth Peninsula Hospital is hosting a High Tea Oct. 4, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Homer Elks Club in a decorated English garden setting. The tea will include a keynote presentation on breast cancer, a fancy hat fashion show and auction, catering by Two Sisters Bakery and music by Julieanne Smith. [...]
Earmarks not all bad
Earmarks not badThe Homer Tribune’s editorial about federal earmarks and how they build our communities was something that I have not seen referenced in any other media.The editorial pointed out the truth, and it’s simple. Communities use federal earmarks to enhance the quality of life for all. Members of those communities do their fair share [...]
Reduced halibut allocation for recreational anglers on agenda next week
By Sandra Hugg
Among the many issues the North Pacific Fishery Management Council will be considering when they meet next week is a proposal to implement the NPFMC’s preferred plan for management of the Pacific halibut charter and commercial longline fisheries in Southeast and Southcentral Alaska. Their week-long meeting begins Oct. 1 at the Anchorage Sheraton [...]
Vote ‘yes’ on Prop 1 for seasonal grocery tax
By James Price, Joe Ray Krha and Fred Shurman
Proposition One reflects our values and will help us build a stronger community. Please vote YES Oct. 7, to support seasonal tax relief for year-round Borough residents.Sales tax on groceries currently target year-round peninsula residents and place a large and growing tax burden on local shoppers. The [...]
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