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Environment and Science

Homer resident finds Japanese lifebuoy swept across the Pacific in 2011 tsunami

October 29, 2026

Government

Late burst of rallies in Homer fire up the political faithful

October 29, 2026
Government

City will start airport repairs, pursue essential air service

October 29, 2026

50th Spit Run sees ‘perfect’ conditions

July 2, 2026
Flowers bloom for First Friday

July 2, 2026
South Peninsula celebrates the Fourth on Saturday

July 2, 2026
Gray whale washes up on Anchor Point beach

July 2, 2026
Reeling ‘Em In: Summer holiday to hit the Spit

July 2, 2026
Opinion: Requesting 1-year exemption for Japanese-origin fishing vessels in Cook Inlet

July 2, 2026
Letters to the editor — July 2, 2026

July 2, 2026
Cops and courts — July 2, 2026

July 2, 2026
Ethics committee finds probable cause for Vance ethics violation

June 27, 2026
M 4.9 quake hits near Clam Gulch

June 26, 2026
City opposes change in federal grant regs

June 25, 2026
Treading water: Swim club seeks help from city, school district to save Homer pool

June 25, 2026
Calderwood sentencing is next Wednesday

June 25, 2026
Council approves funds for Woodard Canyon trail planning

June 25, 2026
Winged thief snatches ribs in Safeway parking lot

June 25, 2026
Seldovia Summer Solstice Festival: one big community jam session

June 25, 2026
Community helps research reserve monitor for invasive green crabs

June 25, 2026
Summer science: Research at the NOAA Kasitsna Bay Laboratory

June 25, 2026
Several ways to check out chess in Homer

June 25, 2026
SPH celebrates 70th anniversary

June 25, 2026
Reeling ‘Em In: Reading comprehension low when it comes to fishing regulations

June 25, 2026
Fundraiser supports Alaska dive rescue team

June 25, 2026
Opinion: Epic trek motivated pioneer family to bring health care to Homer

June 25, 2026
Erica Walli memorial fundraiser is Saturday

June 25, 2026

Council supports local transportation projects, asks state for new improvements

October 29, 2026
Hippies, brown rats and mailboats: The Alaska Historical Society comes to Homer

October 29, 2026
Homer’s award-winning piano man celebrates wildlands and wildlife

October 29, 2026

From creepy critters to costumed revelers, Homer celebrates Halloween

October 29, 2026
Mariner Senior Profile: Berend Pearson

October 29, 2026
Opinion: HYPE helps make the village

October 29, 2026

Opinion: Voter’s guide for the 2026 general election

October 29, 2026
Reading Between the Lines: The Library of Things

October 29, 2026
Obituary: Keith William Roderick

October 29, 2026

Opinion: 3 former Alaska governors support JKT

October 29, 2026
Letters to the Editor — Oct. 29, 2026

October 29, 2026
Cops and courts — Oct. 29. 2026

October 29, 2026

Judge suggests mediation in Land’s End lawsuit

April 2, 2026
Alaska mayors say governor’s proposed tax break for $46B gas line ‘needs a lot of work’

April 2, 2026
First Friday: Celebrate youth

April 2, 2026
Celebrate Local News Day with ‘HIP Check’

April 2, 2026
HIP achieves tax-exempt status

April 2, 2026
No Kings protests draws nearly 700

April 2, 2026
Pawn to be Wild: Chess tournament is April 10

April 2, 2026
Obituary: Roger Clyne

April 2, 2026
Letters — April 2, 2026

April 2, 2026
Cops and Courts – April 2, 2026

April 2, 2026
Legislative News — April 2, 2026

April 2, 2026
Update: Chamber can still distribute visitor guide in Land’s End lawsuit

March 28, 2026
Human Connection and the Natural World: Art by Mira Featherstone

March 26, 2026
Council sets direction to move short-term rental discussions forward

March 26, 2026
Reports from Juneau provoke fiscal concerns, highlight opportunities

March 26, 2026
Tiny blades, big impact! Importance of eelgrass in Kachemak Bay

March 26, 2026
‘Kachemak Craftivists’ knit hats in protest

March 26, 2026
Mayor Lord will not seek re-election

March 26, 2026
Sherry Stead honored as Woman of Distinction

March 26, 2026
New and returning members of city advisory bodies confirmed

March 26, 2026
Birds & Bees Ball is April 4

March 26, 2026
Research Reserve holds brown-bag lunch talk

March 26, 2026
Kachemak Bay Birders meeting and owl talk by Jason Sodergren

March 26, 2026
Obituary: Margaret Ruth Johnson

March 26, 2026

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