Friday May 25 | Petroleum News
Gas for southern Kenai: Parnell OKs partial gas line funding
Gov. Sean Parnell recently kept an $8.15 million allocation in the fiscal year 2013 capital budget for a transmission line to carry gas to Anchor Point, Homer and Kachemak City.
Friday May 25 | Petroleum News
Buccaneer confirms execution of financing for Cook Inlet projects
On May 23 Buccaneer Energy confirmed that it had executed binding agreements for $20 million in financing from New York-based Richmond Hill Investment Co.
Weather looks good, but fishing lukewarm
It's time once again to fire up the lawn tractor, hook onto a tow chain and attempt to separate the fishing gear in your old tackle box.
Tragedy reminds us to be responsible as busy summer starts
On a Memorial Day weekend two years ago, Homer saw its worst fears realized when a Washington, D.C., visitor died in a horrible head-on car crash on the Sterling Highway between Homer and Anchor Point.
Firefighters battle small wildfires
Cloudy weather and rain didn't stop wildfires from breaking out last weekend, including two in the Homer area and one in Anchor Point.
We are fascinated by the flames of a campfire. They are not so wonderful when they are spreading quickly and causing damage.
Murder Charge for Fatal Car Crash
A 48-year-old Kenai man suspected of causing a fatal Alaska crash two years ago has been charged with second-degree murder.
Kenai man faces murder charge in 2010 Memorial Day crash
Alaska State Troopers this week charged a driver with second-degree murder for his involvement in a fatal 2010 Memorial Day weekend crash on the Sterling Highway between Homer and Anchor Point.
Gas line, track get Parnell's OK
Just hours after Gov. Sean Parnell signed a $2.9 billion statewide 2013 capital budget that included an $8.150 million grant to build an Anchor Point to Homer natural gas line, the Homer City Council passed a resolution starting a focused discussion of public financing for building a gas distribution system in Homer.