Month: August 2026
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Pickleball etiquette
By Jim Lavrakas Special to the Homer Independent Press If you’re new to Pickleball, or just need a refresher course… READ MORE
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Alaska art and adventures power live auction to stock food pantry
More people in need, high food costs put pressure on weekly budget. By Marcia Kuszmaul Homer Independent Press In a… READ MORE
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Missing crew and boat found
A Homer fishing boat and crew reported missing on Aug. 16 have been found, the U.S. Coast Guard wrote in… READ MORE
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Obituary: Mike Swan
Mike Swan Aug. 31, 1947-June 22, 2026 Michael “Mike” Swan passed away on June 22, 2026, at the age of… READ MORE
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Run for recovery next Saturday
Runners, walkers and strollers are invited to join the fourth annual 5K Run for Recovery next Saturday, Aug. 29. Hosted… READ MORE
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Birder speaks on S. Georgia Island wildlife
The Kachemak Bay Birders hold their next meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, at the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife… READ MORE
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Cops and courts — Aug. 20, 2026
Alaska State Troopers Aug. 4 Alaska State Troopers received a report of a burglary at a residence in Anchor Point… READ MORE
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Johnson, Stutes lead in Legislative primary races
Democrats ahead in governor, U.S. Senate elections In what could be the sign of a blue wave in Alaska, Democrats… READ MORE
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Local firefighter-EMT takes the scenic route to Homer from Prudhoe Bay
Jaclyn Arndt fulfilled her greatest athletic achievement last week when she crossed the state by bike, nearly 1,200 miles from… READ MORE
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In Senate campaign, Heath Smith calls for revenue growth, fiscal prudence
“Fiscal plan” has been the buzzword this campaign season among candidates running for state and federal office. This holds true… READ MORE
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Fish, ferry and fiscal plan: Senate candidate Louise Stutes outlines legislative priorities
By Delcenia Cosman Homer Independent Press A veteran of the Alaska State Legislature, Louise Stutes has served in the House… READ MORE
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Walker centers gubernatorial bid fiscal plan on resource development
By Delcenia Cosman Homer Independent Press Out of 17 candidates running for governor, several have previously held political office, but… READ MORE
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Despite extremely low survival rate, state will move more deer to Kenai Peninsula this fall
By Zachariah Hughes Reprinted with permission by the Anchorage Daily News, where the story was first published Aug. 9, 2026.… READ MORE
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Planning commission to hold zoning-code work sessions
By Delcenia Cosman Homer Independent Press The Homer Planning Commission will begin reviewing the newly released Title 21 Public Hearing… READ MORE
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Wild berries sweeten the end of summer for Alaskans
By Heather Kallevig Special to the Homer Independent Press Many Alaskans’ yearly traditions are driven by nature’s clock. Leaves turn… READ MORE
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‘It belongs in a museum’: Local artist Rika Mouw exhibits at Bunnell
By Poppy SmithSpecial to the Homer Independent Press After more than eight years in the making, local artist Rika Mouw… READ MORE
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Iconic store returns after devastating damage
What’s the future for North Wind Home Collection? By Heather Kallevig Special to the Homer Independent Press A longstanding Pioneer… READ MORE
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A week at Bootcamp produces dazzling performances
Staff report In six days, Aug. 3 to 8, 20 middle and high school students and three alumni performers gave… READ MORE
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New credit union branch honors legacy of art in former gallery space
Homer food pantry receives $10,000 donation at Credit Union 1 grand opening By Marcia Kuszmaul Homer Independent Press Credit Union… READ MORE
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Dispatch from Katmai: Brown bear fishing techniques, ranked: Part 1
By Libby B Bushell Special to the Homer Independent Press Hello from Moraine Creek, Homer! It’s been weeks since I… READ MORE
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Reelin’ ‘Em In: Anglers win some, lose some — fish, that is
By Nick Varney Special to the Homer Independent Press The curtains are slowly starting to close on the seasonal runs,… READ MORE
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Reading Between the Lines: ‘A Marriage at Sea’
By Gloria Wahl Special to the Homer Independent Press “A Marriage at Sea – a true story of love, obsession,… READ MORE
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Opinion: Why I’ll vote for JKT for governor
By Tony Knowles When Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins first announced his bid for governor, it was a breath of fresh air. He… READ MORE
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Obituary: Paul Banks
Paul Banks Paul Banks, 71, passed away on July 24, 2026. A lifelong Homer resident, he lived on East Hill,… READ MORE
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Letters to the Editor — Aug. 13, 2026
The choice to vote Aug. 8 was the 61st anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. It represents work begun by… READ MORE
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