Local man indicted on drug charges
A young Homer man who was indicted last week by a federal grand jury in Anchorage on one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and heroin will be seeking release on bail.
According to Kimberly Sayers-Faye, Assistant United States Attorney who presented the case to the grand jury, the defense council for Kostas Nikolaos Bairamis, 22, will seek bail for the defendant.
Begich’s Alaska bacon salts economic pot
Stimulus spending in Alaska has provided mini-booms to towns where projects are underway, proof that federal money goes to good use for job creation and planning for the future.
‘Worked up’ about salmon permits
A year ago, the depressed economy made it slow going for brokers who buy, sell and trade fishing permits. But that’s no longer the case. Higher salmon prices have driven up both demand and prices for salmon permits in most regions of the state.
Homer prepares for 19 cruise ships in 2011
Watch for about 19 cruise ships to arrive next summer in Homer, more than twice as many as this year, and most set to arrive on Saturdays.
The Homer Chamber of Commerce wants to be proactive, given the good news of the potential economic benefit and plans needing to be hatched now to avoid potential traffic issues. Cruise visitors and the regular weekend flocks to Homer will mean bustling activity mostly centered on the Homer Spit.
Community news – Oct. 27
‘Zumbathon’ raises $600 Some 40 participants in Saturday’s energized-dancing “Zumbathon” at the Bay Club raised more than $600 toward breast cancer awareness. Organizer Maria Santa Lucia said she was thrilled with the turnout, and was pleased with the many gifts organizations donated for the event. “We had women crying because they were so moved by [...]
Division of Elections sued
After the State Division of Elections sent out information to polling sites around the state giving instructions on help with write-in candidates, the Alaska Democratic Party and the Alaska Republican Party announced on Monday they filed lawsuits challenging the state’s decision.
Hickory ship’s outbreak brings on the zombies
Haunted Hickory’s 2010 theme is “Outbreak,” a twist using the 225-foot U.S. Coast Guard ship in a more germane mission than its traditional haunted house theme.
Imagine a virus breaks out aboard ship after a military medical experiment has gone awry. Crew members are infected, many die or turn into Zombies. This year’s production involves 50 crewmen with support from Coast Guard wives and children.
The pesky perils of Halloween
In honor of Halloween, I thought I would take the time to relive some of my childhood terrors for you. Unfortunately, I can’t get past bunnies and clowns, so I guess you’re stuck with another year of pathetic memories of me and my black panther costume.
Mariner of the week
Kyle Wentz, a 16-year-old junior at Homer High School, was chosen to represent Mariner swimming this week. Kyle started swimming 10 years ago, and competes in both high school and club swimming. About nine months out of the year, you can find him at the swimming pool. He is a two-sport athlete who also competes in cross-country skiing.
Kyle said club meets are the biggest, because they involve both high school and younger swimmers.
Wyatt edges toward No. 1
Mitch Wyatt established himself as the Top Dog in the 171 pound weight class this weekend as he knocked off Brandon Wiese from Lathrop at the Lancer Smith Memorial Tourney hosted at Palmer High School. Wyatt — who was previously ranked No. 3 before the match, used an ankle pick takedown and escape to win [...]
