Buccaneer Energy will have access to drill for oil with the Endeavour-Spirit of Independence jack-up rig within a well-established Cook Inlet unit known for its gas reserves after inking a deal with ConocoPhillips.
Mon, 05/06/2013 - 9:54pm
The day before his trial was set to begin in Homer, a 53-year-old man accused of kidnapping, armed assault, robbery and burglary has accepted a plea deal dismissing those felony charges.
Wed, 05/01/2013 - 10:04pm
Usually graduates wear caps and gowns, not safety-vests and hard hats.
Sun, 05/05/2013 - 8:40pm
On a snowy Thanksgiving Day years ago, Gordon Orth was working alone when he was called to the scene of a T-bone accident.
Sun, 05/05/2013 - 8:39pm
It may have snowed in Juneau on Tuesday, but for the capital city's tourism industry, summer is already here.
Sun, 05/05/2013 - 7:46pm
A new ocean management plan is in the works, but the exact implications for Alaska's oceans are still unknown. President Barack Obama's final National Oceans Policy was released April 16.
Sun, 05/05/2013 - 7:45pm
Bob Day, Homer Electric Association power production manager, gets visibly excited when he talks about the technology behind the utility's new Nikiski Combined Cycle Conversion project.
Sat, 05/04/2013 - 8:47pm
JUNEAU — Gov. Sean Parnell on Friday announced plans to seek re-election next year, saying he believes he can be more effective in that role than in pursuing a U.S. Senate bid. Parnell told The Associated Press his administration has helped to build a "solid foundation" of opportunity for the sta...
Sat, 05/04/2013 - 9:32pmIf the May 1 print edition of the of the Homer News had scratch ’n’ sniff ink, an eau de Homer this spring would have a recipe like this: ■ Start with a generous dose of wet dog; ■ Add a sprinkle of sewage sludge; ■ Toss in a dead sea otter; ■ Throw in that yucky black stuff at the botto...
Sat, 05/04/2013 - 8:48pm
