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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

Local firefighter-EMT takes the scenic route to Homer from Prudhoe Bay

August 13, 2026
In Senate campaign, Heath Smith calls for revenue growth, fiscal prudence

August 13, 2026
Fish, ferry and fiscal plan: Senate candidate Louise Stutes outlines legislative priorities

August 13, 2026
Walker centers gubernatorial bid fiscal plan on resource development

August 13, 2026
Despite extremely low survival rate, state will move more deer to Kenai Peninsula this fall

August 13, 2026
Planning commission to hold zoning-code work sessions

August 13, 2026
Wild berries sweeten the end of summer for Alaskans

August 13, 2026
‘It belongs in a museum’: Local artist Rika Mouw exhibits at Bunnell

August 13, 2026
Iconic store returns after devastating damage

August 13, 2026
A week at Bootcamp produces dazzling performances

August 13, 2026
New credit union branch honors legacy of art in former gallery space

August 13, 2026
Dispatch from Katmai: Brown bear fishing techniques, ranked: Part 1

August 13, 2026
Reelin’ ‘Em In: Anglers win some, lose some — fish, that is

August 13, 2026
Reading Between the Lines: ‘A Marriage at Sea’

August 13, 2026
Opinion: Why I’ll vote for JKT for governor

August 13, 2026
Obituary: Paul Banks

August 13, 2026
Letters to the Editor — Aug. 13, 2026

August 13, 2026
Cops and courts — Aug. 13, 2026

August 13, 2026
Unattended grill caused restaurant fire, investigator says

August 10, 2026
Quick response saves Spit restaurant and boardwalk

August 6, 2026
Salmonfest celebrates 15 years of fish, love and music

August 6, 2026
Citizen resolution calls for change in hospital governance

August 6, 2026
Peltola urges supporters to get out the vote at Homer rally

August 6, 2026
‘Keep on climbing’

August 6, 2026

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