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  • Noomah, Anthony contend for Homer’s borough assembly seat
    Government

    Noomah, Anthony contend for Homer’s borough assembly seat

    October 22, 2026
  • Stutes leads in total campaign contributions
    Government

    Stutes leads in total campaign contributions

    October 22, 2026
  • No Kings event, march urges people to vote early; conservatives hold rally, too
    Government

    No Kings event, march urges people to vote early; conservatives hold rally, too

    October 22, 2026


  • At Alaska rally, Trump endorses Wilson and seeks to boost Sullivan and Begich

    At Alaska rally, Trump endorses Wilson and seeks to boost Sullivan and Begich

    October 15, 2026
  • Reading Between the Lines: ‘The Art of Fielding’

    Reading Between the Lines: ‘The Art of Fielding’

    October 15, 2026
  • Alaska Japanese Club Homer hosts karaoke, other cultural events

    Alaska Japanese Club Homer hosts karaoke, other cultural events

    October 15, 2026
  • Wellness Wednesday: Learn how to interpret common lab results

    Wellness Wednesday: Learn how to interpret common lab results

    October 15, 2026
  • Senior profile: Britta Velsko

    Senior profile: Britta Velsko

    October 15, 2026
  • Opinion: Looking at critical issues for Homer’s future as the next mayor

    Opinion: Looking at critical issues for Homer’s future as the next mayor

    October 15, 2026
  • Opinion: Alaska’s election process supports a more functional democracy

    Opinion: Alaska’s election process supports a more functional democracy

    October 15, 2026
  • Opinion: A last bite of ballot measures

    Opinion: A last bite of ballot measures

    October 15, 2026
  • Letters to the Editor — Oct. 15, 2026

    Letters to the Editor — Oct. 15, 2026

    October 15, 2026
  • Cops and courts — Oct. 15, 2026

    Cops and courts — Oct. 15, 2026

    October 15, 2026
  • State senate candidates debate how to fund Alaska’s future

    State senate candidates debate how to fund Alaska’s future

    October 8, 2026
  • Boys cross country wins state championship

    Boys cross country wins state championship

    October 8, 2026
  • State proposes land transfer for hydroelectric plant expansion

    State proposes land transfer for hydroelectric plant expansion

    October 8, 2026
  • Football moves to playoffs with close win over Kenai

    Football moves to playoffs with close win over Kenai

    October 8, 2026
  • Dispatch from Afognak: The hunt

    Dispatch from Afognak: The hunt

    October 8, 2026
  • It’s alive! And it’s live, too!

    It’s alive! And it’s live, too!

    October 8, 2026
  • Autumn apples make glorious galettes

    Autumn apples make glorious galettes

    October 8, 2026
  • Senior profile: Alana Crane

    Senior profile: Alana Crane

    October 8, 2026
  • 43rd Rotary Health Fair returns Saturday, features blood drive

    43rd Rotary Health Fair returns Saturday, features blood drive

    October 8, 2026
  • Brake for breakfast — and breast cancer awareness — next Tuesday

    Brake for breakfast — and breast cancer awareness — next Tuesday

    October 8, 2026
  • Birding group to lead owling trip Saturday

    Birding group to lead owling trip Saturday

    October 8, 2026
  • Opinion: Recognizing the threat of banning books

    Opinion: Recognizing the threat of banning books

    October 8, 2026
  • Opinion: Ballot Measure 2 and campaign finance changes

    Opinion: Ballot Measure 2 and campaign finance changes

    October 8, 2026
  • Opinion: The fate of American democracy could come down to two Alaska Native fishermen from the Bush

    Opinion: The fate of American democracy could come down to two Alaska Native fishermen from the Bush

    October 8, 2026
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  • Assembly requires permits for weather modification

    Assembly requires permits for weather modification

    October 22, 2026
  • Homer Football ends season as State runner-up

    Homer Football ends season as State runner-up

    October 22, 2026
  • Alaska Boats and Permits will mark 30th anniversary in 2027

    Alaska Boats and Permits will mark 30th anniversary in 2027

    October 22, 2026
  • 2026 Alaska Voter Guide

    2026 Alaska Voter Guide

    October 22, 2026
  • Dispatch from Ohlson Mountain: Kachemak Bay Search and Rescue

    Dispatch from Ohlson Mountain: Kachemak Bay Search and Rescue

    October 22, 2026
  • DOT seeks public comments on new draft state transportation plan

    DOT seeks public comments on new draft state transportation plan

    October 22, 2026
  • Talking trails at Tuesday summit

    Talking trails at Tuesday summit

    October 22, 2026
  • Obituary: Tamara Schmidt

    Obituary: Tamara Schmidt

    October 22, 2026
  • Max Platter wins August Flex Phoenix Award

    Max Platter wins August Flex Phoenix Award

    October 22, 2026
  • Senior Profile: Reid Rauch

    Senior Profile: Reid Rauch

    October 22, 2026
  • The ‘Haunted Aspen’ returns to Homer

    The ‘Haunted Aspen’ returns to Homer

    October 22, 2026
  • Birding group to host seabird researcher

    Birding group to host seabird researcher

    October 22, 2026
  • Reeling ‘Em In: Wrestling with irascible fish is ill-advised

    Reeling ‘Em In: Wrestling with irascible fish is ill-advised

    August 20, 2026
  • Pickleball etiquette

    Pickleball etiquette

    August 20, 2026
  • Alaska art and adventures power live auction to stock food pantry

    Alaska art and adventures power live auction to stock food pantry

    August 20, 2026
  • Missing crew and boat found

    Missing crew and boat found

    August 20, 2026
  • Obituary: Mike Swan

    Obituary: Mike Swan

    August 20, 2026
  • Run for recovery next Saturday 

    Run for recovery next Saturday 

    August 20, 2026
  • Birder speaks on S. Georgia Island wildlife

    Birder speaks on S. Georgia Island wildlife

    August 20, 2026
  • Cops and courts — Aug. 20, 2026

    Cops and courts — Aug. 20, 2026

    August 20, 2026
  • Johnson, Stutes lead in Legislative primary races

    Johnson, Stutes lead in Legislative primary races

    August 18, 2026
  • Local firefighter-EMT takes the scenic route to Homer from Prudhoe Bay

    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

    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

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

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

    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

    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

    Planning commission to hold zoning-code work sessions

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

    Wild berries sweeten the end of summer for Alaskans

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

    ‘It belongs in a museum’: Local artist Rika Mouw exhibits at Bunnell

    August 13, 2026
  • Iconic store returns after devastating damage

    Iconic store returns after devastating damage

    August 13, 2026
  • A week at Bootcamp produces dazzling performances

    A week at Bootcamp produces dazzling performances

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

    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

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

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

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

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

    Reading Between the Lines: ‘A Marriage at Sea’

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

    Opinion: Why I’ll vote for JKT for governor

    August 13, 2026
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