Homer NewsLocal news for Homer, AK continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.State Grange seeking new members with Monday meeting set in Homer- June 23, 2008 The Alaska State Grange is spreading its wings and scouting-out communities around the state for new members.http://www.topix.net/city/homer-ak/2008/06/state-grange-seeking-new-members-with-monday-me... Alaska's high court nixes voter initiative- June 21, 2008 The Alaska Supreme Court ruled Friday that a voter initiative on big box stores in one of Alaska's most scenic communities is invalid because it exceeded the powers of local government.http://www.topix.net/city/homer-ak/2008/06/alaskas-high-court-nixes-voter-initiative?fromr... Big halibut teaches derby ticket lesson- June 20, 2008 An unnamed angler in Homer caught a 295.4 pound halibut last week that would have easily taken the lead in the Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby and, perhaps, won the whole event.http://www.topix.net/city/homer-ak/2008/06/big-halibut-teaches-derby-ticket-lesson?fromrss... Homer author offers personal glimpse of Alaska life- June 18, 2008 "An Alaskan story of trust, love of family and triumph over adversity" is the concise description on the cover of Homer author Linda Kay Thompson's new book, "It's Okay Mom." The story unfolding on the other ...http://www.topix.net/city/homer-ak/2008/06/homer-author-offers-personal-glimpse-of-alaska-... Southeastern charters successfully block 1-fish rule- June 15, 2008 SOUTHEAST HALIBUT: Restraining order keeps allocation debate alive. Published: June 11th, 2008 12:30 AM Last Modified: June 11th, 2008 12:00 PM The 15-year effort to divide Alaska's halibut catch hit another ...http://www.topix.net/city/homer-ak/2008/06/southeastern-charters-successfully-block-1-fish... Recipe inspired by a wedding fish tale- June 13, 2008 Once upon a time there was a lovely young princess who was raised in the beautiful hamlet by the sea of Homer, Alaska.http://www.topix.net/city/homer-ak/2008/06/recipe-inspired-by-a-wedding-fish-tale?fromrss=... Walking 80 miles in their shoes: Three generations trek to Homer to...- June 11, 2008 If anyone driving from Soldotna to Homer sees along the way a large man with long hair, a big beard and four kids in tow, don't be alarmed.http://www.topix.net/city/homer-ak/2008/06/walking-80-miles-in-their-shoes-three-generatio... Tourism feels pinch of high gas prices- June 9, 2008 A Kenai River campground operator says summer bookings are down dramatically this spring, in large part a reaction to the rapidly rising cost of gasoline and diesel.http://www.topix.net/city/homer-ak/2008/06/tourism-feels-pinch-of-high-gas-prices?fromrss=... Homer's Best Bets- June 7, 2008 In his novel, "The Last Starship from Earth," John Boyd describes a planet named Hell that political prisoners get sent to.http://www.topix.net/city/homer-ak/2008/06/homers-best-bets?fromrss=1 Confusing regs, gas prices send charters reeling- June 5, 2008 Confusion over halibut limits and high gas and diesel prices are taking their toll on some Homer area charter companies and leading to a slow start to the season.http://www.topix.net/city/homer-ak/2008/06/confusing-regs-gas-prices-send-charters-reeling... |