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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

Seasonal workers shore up local workforce

June 4, 2026
Love song to Alaska is a tribute to wilderness and wild beings

June 4, 2026
It’s cruise ship season in Homer

June 4, 2026
Homer, Anchor Point farmers markets underway despite winter’s slow release

June 4, 2026
From the surreal to the tactile: It’s First Friday

June 4, 2026
Thurmond’s shows appreciation for community

June 4, 2026
Homer soccer teams win some, but fall short at state

June 4, 2026
Capitol Report : May 2026

June 4, 2026
Opinion: Shining light on M.E.

June 4, 2026
Opinion: ‘A ridiculous amount of studying and money’

June 4, 2026
Letters to the editor — June 4, 2026

June 4, 2026
Homer library invites families to plant seeds and read together

June 4, 2026
Obituary: Joseph Lynn Reinhart

June 4, 2026
Homer Pride holds June events

June 4, 2026
Veterans hold D-Day commemoration

June 4, 2026
Citizen scientists sought for bat research project

June 4, 2026
HIP sponsors media doc at The Porcupine

June 4, 2026
Kachemak Bay, other Alaska scientists concerned about harmful algae blooms

June 4, 2026
Cops and courts — June 4, 2026

June 4, 2026
‘Freedom is not free’

May 28, 2026
‘Flabbergasting’ costs delay trail appropriations, miscalculations stall utility rates

May 28, 2026
Like being ‘in a herd of unicorns’

May 28, 2026
Homer dominates Region 3 track and field

May 28, 2026
Editorial: HIP welcomes its first reporter

May 28, 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

Come for the fly-in, stay for the community

September 3, 2026
Plane in fatal Seldovia crash struck trees in aborted landing

September 3, 2026
City officials are talking about traffic calming. Here’s the what and why.

September 3, 2026
Assembly puts school board term limits question to voters

September 3, 2026
3 vie for Homer borough assembly seat; borough mayor uncontested in municipal election

September 3, 2026
Erickson to run for Homer mayor

September 3, 2026
September First Friday is something to savor

September 3, 2026
Porcupine Theater introduces first craft night

September 3, 2026
History of the Homer Public Library: Part 1

September 3, 2026
Mariners continue losing streak at home against Dimond

September 3, 2026
Reeling ‘Em In: Forecast throws cold water on holiday weekend hopes

September 3, 2026
Cook Inlet commercial salmon harvest down by more than 75%

September 3, 2026
Burning Basket build week starts Monday

September 3, 2026
Mariner senior profile: Tilea Lockwood

September 3, 2026
Cops and courts — Sept. 3, 2026

September 3, 2026
Update: 4 killed in Seldovia plane crash

August 27, 2026
State seeks comments on Anchor Point land conveyance to housing authority

August 27, 2026
Council postpones funding Karen Hornaday Park trail design

August 27, 2026
Hilcorp to inspect lines near oily sheen in Cook Inlet

August 27, 2026
Homer candidate filing period opens Sept. 1

August 27, 2026
Dispatch from Katmai: Grizzly fishing techniques, ranked — Part 2

August 27, 2026
Sacred Acre festival showcases lights, music and Alaska

August 27, 2026
Mariner football loses to Whalers in Utqiagvik

August 27, 2026
Reeling ‘Em In: Beware of net-munching moose

August 27, 2026

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