Scientists know surprisingly little about a salmon’s life outside of their freshwater and nearshore habitats. But an ambitious study is attempting to change that.
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Local residents show support after racist message spray-painted on Homer restaurant
A day after vandals spray-painted racist threats on the side of a Homer restaurant, community members have turned out to offer support.
What happens when wild salmon interbreed with hatchery fish?
A research project by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game seeks to understand the genetic differences between wild and farmed pink salmon populations.
A new men’s group in Homer aims to foster healthy masculinity. But getting new members is a challenge.
The Homer Men’s Leadership Forum began in part to discuss issues such as toxic masculinity and the #MeToo movement. But for many men, those topics can feel uncomfortable.
Legislator apologizes after criticizing letters from high school students
Homer Rep. Sarah Vance took to social media to criticize local high schoolers who had written her office over proposed education cuts. She has since apologized and taken down the video on her Facebook page.
Sullivan weighs in on border wall, proposed state budget cuts
During a stop in Homer, Sen. Dan Sullivan touted his legislative victories and voiced support for Alaska military projects. He also urged the state Legislature to avoid budget cuts that would impact federal spending in Alaska.