Alaska must lead in addressing ocean acidification, and fast
OPINION: Alaska cannot afford to be a follower in the effort to mitigate the long-term effects of ocean acidification on the ecology we all depend on.
Kachemak Bay fishing derby limited to boaters without motors
Anglers can look forward to prizes for the largest king salmon, halibut and gray cod, as well as a yet-to-be-determined grand prize. But for the most part, the derby is all about seeing Kachemak Bay at a slower pace.
Kachemak Bay fishing derby limited to boaters without motors
Anglers can look forward to prizes for the largest king salmon, halibut and gray cod, as well as a yet-to-be-determined grand prize. But for the most part, the derby is all about seeing Kachemak Bay at a slower pace.
In Homer, hungry great horned owl swipes a lucky-to-survive chihuahua
When a great horned owl swept low across a yard and then out of sight in Homer carrying a pet dog, the family was devastated. But the tale of the dog and raptor was only beginning.
Homer Chihuahua survives owl abduction and hit by truck
Tocia Tymrak was driving to work in Homer when she saw a pair of large golden eyes glowing from the middle of the other lane on East End Road. She wasn't completely sure what she'd seen, and in the next mile she couldn't get those eyes out of her head.
State wants Seldovia turkeys killed to eliminate flight risk
Local residents are frustrated after a DOT letter to the city of Seldovia requested a lethal take of local turkeys?.
State wants Seldovia turkeys killed to eliminate flight risk
Local residents are frustrated after a DOT letter to the city of Seldovia requested a lethal take of local turkeys?.
Hardy Alaska kayak anglers trade power for paddles to soak in the beauty
Avid kayak angler Rudy Tsukada said that despite some challenges, fishing from a kayak is a safe and peaceful way to get out on the water. He called the sit-on-top kayaks "very stable."
In Homer, officials commemorate earthquake with drills and tests
Considering its magnitude, the loss of life during the 1964 earthquake was low, particularly compared to the devastating quakes and resultant tsunamis seen in places like Japan and Haiti in recent years. The Good Friday quake claimed 132 lives in the Pacific Northwest and wreaked havoc on roadways and structures.
In Homer, officials commemorate earthquake with drills and tests
Considering its magnitude, the loss of life during the 1964 earthquake was low, particularly compared to the devastating quakes and resultant tsunamis seen in places like Japan and Haiti in recent years. The Good Friday quake claimed 132 lives in the Pacific Northwest and wreaked havoc on roadways and structures.
Homer institution Alice's Champagne Palace to close
Alices, owned by the English Bay Corp. since 2005, has undergone a number of transitions during its long Homer history. Its doors are slated to close after the Super Bowl on Feb. 2, 2014.