Author: Michael Armstrong
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History of the Homer Public Library: Part 1
By Elizabeth Graber Special to the Homer Independent Press From 2-5 p.m. Sept. 19, the Homer Public Library holds an… READ MORE
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Cook Inlet commercial salmon harvest down by more than 75%
By Margaret Bauman Special to the Homer Independent Press Cook Inlet’s commercial salmon harvest through Aug. 29 continued to trail… READ MORE
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Cops and courts — Sept. 3, 2026
Alaska State Troopers Sept. 1 At 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a missing… READ MORE
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Hilcorp to inspect lines near oily sheen in Cook Inlet
The sun shines on Hilcorp’s Spark Platform on Wednesday, Aug. 26, in Cook Inlet. (Courtesy photoAlaska Department of Environmental Conservation)… READ MORE
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Homer candidate filing period opens Sept. 1
Candidacy filing packets are now available online and at Homer City Hall. By Delcenia Cosman Homer Independent Press Do you… READ MORE
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Dispatch from Katmai: Grizzly fishing techniques, ranked — Part 2
By Libby B Bushell Special to the Homer Independent Press Hello from Funnel Creek, Homer! Katmai National Preserve has been… READ MORE
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Mariner football loses to Whalers in Utqiagvik
Homer fails to come back at northernmost football field in America. By Dayten Van OstrandSpecial to the Homer Independent Press… READ MORE
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Obituary: Peter Lindsley Thielke
Peter Lindsley Thielke Jan. 17, 1948 – April 25, 2026 Former Homer resident, Peter (Richard) Lindsley Thielke, 78, died April… READ MORE
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Reading between the lines: ‘Red Dog Farm’
By Ann Dixon Special to the Homer Independent Press I spent much of this summer reading a memoir by one… READ MORE
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Mariner Senior Profile: Annabelle Thrower
Suzanne Bishop, a Homer High language arts teacher, assigned a mini-biography project to her senior students. These short narratives helped… READ MORE
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SPH, firefighters hold decontamination drill
Staff report South Peninsula Hospital will partner with several local agencies to conduct an emergency preparedness drill on Friday, Aug.… READ MORE
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Cops and courts — Aug. 27, 2026
Alaska State Troopers Aug. 24 Alaska State Troopers in Anchor Point conducted a traffic stop near Ninilchik on a vehicle… READ MORE
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Stutes, Johnson lead in Legislative primary races
Democrats ahead in governor, U.S. Senate election By Michael Armstrong and Delcenia CosmanHomer Independent Press Amid strong showings by Democrats,… READ MORE
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The mysterious case of the lawn that got mowed
Retirement home cleaned out over winter, including two trucks and a boat. By Michael Armstrong Homer Independent Press Someone mowed… READ MORE
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Zucchini races add late season spice to Farmers Market
By Yonah Lempert LueckenSpecial to the Homer Independent Press The Homer Farmers Market has been a local fixture since 1999,… READ MORE
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Homer Mariner football team loses season opener to Kenai
By Dayten Van Ostrand Special to the Homer Independent Press The Mariners run a play against the Kardinals. (Photo courtesy… READ MORE
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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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Missing crew and boat found
Staff report A Homer fishing boat and crew reported missing on Aug. 16 have been found, the U.S. Coast Guard… 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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Birder speaks on S. Georgia Island wildlife
Staff report The Kachemak Bay Birders hold their next meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, at the Alaska Maritime… 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 By Michael Armstrong and Delcenia Cosman Homer Independent Press In what could be… 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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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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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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