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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 makes 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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