Simon Lopez

On February 19th, NOAA released the “Atlas for Aquaculture Opportunity Areas”, the 986 page publication identifies 77 locations that may be suitable for sustainable shellfish and seaweed aquaculture operations in the Gulf of Alaska.

The Homer United Civil Engagement Group held a ‘Vigil for Immigrant Justice’ in front of the Homer United Methodist Church on East End Road this afternoon; and the Iron Dog snowmachine race wrapped up in Fairbanks over the weekend with a veteran team making race history.

The Homer United Civil Engagement Group held a ‘Vigil for Immigrant Justice’ in front of the Homer United Methodist Church on East End Road this afternoon; and the Iron Dog snowmachine race wrapped up in Fairbanks over the weekend with a veteran team making race history.

A discussion with Senator Gary Stevens and Representative Louise Stutes about the current legislative session and issues of concern for our district and the state.

Casey Grove set out to determine how *you* can convince yourself to give winter cycling a go for the Alaska Public Media Alaska Survival Kit series; and Alaska senators moved forward a new version of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s tax bill last week.

The Homer City Council confirmed a new police chief and approved several spending measures at its regular meeting last night; and Casey Grove set out to determine how *you* can convince yourself to give winter cycling a go for the Alaska Public Media Alaska Survival Kit series.

The Alaska Federation of Natives urged state lawmakers Thursday to fix Alaska’s dual fish and wildlife management system; and the Homer City Council confirmed a new police chief and approved several spending measures at its regular meeting last night.

Steve Schoonmaker, long time Alaska fisherman and participant at the Astoria FisherPoet Gathering shares some of his background in the Alaska industry and the new poem that he plans to read in Astoria at the event taking place next weekend; and the Coast Guard commissioned its newest vessel in Kodiak earlier this month, the fast response cutter Frederick Mann.

Steve Schoonmaker, long time Alaska fisherman and participant at the Astoria FisherPoet Gathering shares some of his background in the Alaska industry and the new poem that he plans to read in Astoria at the event taking place next weekend; and the Coast Guard commissioned its newest vessel in Kodiak earlier this month, the fast response cutter Frederick Mann.

The Pratt Museum in Homer is updating its research library to add digital tools and make room for new materials; and the Bunnell Street Arts Center welcomes inaugural Ursa Major fund recipients and provides details related to the new administrative visual arts funding opportunity available through the Center.