The Alaska Department of Natural Resources is beginning to work through tideland lease applications for the mariculture industry. Current and potentially new farmers are applying to use state tidelands to grow Pacific oysters and geoducks.
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Homer Rotary Club plans peace-based arts program for elementary kids
At the end of the program, kids express what peace means to them by painting on canvas banners.
Medication dating back to the 1800s stolen in Homer
Some of the items taken were destined to return to the village of Wiseman, where they were collected nearly 70 years ago.
Study examines the ripple effect of fishing charters’ choices
University of Fairbanks Ph.D. Candidate Maggie Chan wants to know how and why the fishing charter industry is changing in Southeast and Southcentral Alaska.
Aquaculture association commissions study in Tutka Bay
The Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association has been trying to move a majority of its net pens in the Tutka Bay Lagoon to the head of Tutka Bay for about four years. The hotly debated issue has led to packed community meetings and questions about the impact of raising fish in the area.
Homer recall effort fails, council members retain their seats
Three Homer City Council members subject of a highly contentious recall effort will retain their seats. Each council member was voted on individually.