Homer Spit businesses opening, re-openingWith the Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival bringing hundreds of visitors in the shoulder of Homer's traditional Memorial Day-Labor Day tourist season, many Homer Spit businesses opened last week. Whether established businesses like North Country Charters, owned by Sean and Gerry Martin and starting its 30th season, or new operations like Cosmic Kitchen's Spit branch, many businesses got a jump on the season.
Companies plan surge of new drilling for gas in Cook Inlet region
Alaska operators are planning to boost new drilling for gas in Cook Inlet this year, sources in industry and state agencies say.
2 of 3 HEA incumbents re-elected
Two incumbent directors of the Homer Electric Association were re-elected to three-year terms Thursday evening as the association conducted its annual meeting attended by more than 500 people.
Tower to expand cell coverage
Cell phone coverage between Diamond Ridge and Stariski will get a boost when ACS Alaska Communications Systems installs a new tower in the Anchor Point area, according to David Eisenberg, senior vice president corporate communications for ACS.
Pebble group releases first round of environmental data The Pebble Partnership has released the first of its pre-permitting environmental and socio-economic data reports focusing on meteorological data collected in the project area over the past three years.
Peninsula communities spend weekend cleaning up
With residents having put a shine on the Homer area May 3, neighbors to the north got into the swing of things May 10.
Hospital gift shop opens
South Peninsula Hospital and the SPH Auxiliary are inviting the public to attend the grand opening celebration of the auxiliary's gift shop in the hospital's front lobby today from 5-7 p.m. Door prizes, refreshments and guided tours will be offered.
Forum addresses cost of care
Homer Cancer Support Group and South Peninsula Hospital are offering a free forum, "Taking Care of Money Matters When You Are Sick," at Land's End Resort Harbor Room today at 7 p.m. Guest presenter is Lee Ann McWhorter, quality of life manager of the American Cancer Society.
Chamber luncheon coming up
The Homer Chamber of Commerce meets May 20, with Alaskans for Clean Water representative Art Hackney the guest presenter. This is an informational forum only; the chamber has not taken a position on the Clean Water Initiative. The luncheon is at noon at the Best Western Bidarka Inn. It is open to the public. Lunch is $12 for chamber members; $14 for nonmembers. For information, call 235-7740.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Tesoro's sulfur waits in Homer for shipment to China as fertilizer
New look, inside and out for espresso shop
Realtor association opposes mining shutdown
SPH to being offering free, recycled packaging materials
Recycling event successful
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Advocates Working to make Homer 'sustainable'
Federal climate change regulations could bring windfall to Alaska
BP, Conoco pitch gas pipeline
FAA plans to move 50 employees out of Alaska
'Business of Fishing' workshops set for today
Ninilchik chamber plans event
May events announced
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