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  • Homer resident finds Japanese lifebuoy swept across the Pacific in 2011 tsunami
    Environment and Science

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

    October 29, 2026
  • Late burst of rallies in Homer fire up the political faithful
    Government

    Late burst of rallies in Homer fire up the political faithful

    October 29, 2026
  • City will start airport repairs, pursue essential air service
    Government

    City will start airport repairs, pursue essential air service

    October 29, 2026


  • Tournament tests chess skills at West Elementary

    Tournament tests chess skills at West Elementary

    April 23, 2026
  • Cops and Courts — April 22, 2026

    Cops and Courts — April 22, 2026

    April 23, 2026
  • Anchor Point teen is located and home

    Anchor Point teen is located and home

    April 21, 2026
  • City Council endorses $492 million harbor expansion plan

    City Council endorses $492 million harbor expansion plan

    April 16, 2026
  • Judge blocks distribution of new Homer tourism guide

    Judge blocks distribution of new Homer tourism guide

    April 16, 2026
  • Council attempts to cool down Spit parking rage

    Council attempts to cool down Spit parking rage

    April 16, 2026
  • EDC takes ownership of short-term rental recommendations

    EDC takes ownership of short-term rental recommendations

    April 16, 2026
  • Opinion: We’re listening; keep sharing

    Opinion: We’re listening; keep sharing

    April 16, 2026
  • Letters to the editor — April 16, 2026

    Letters to the editor — April 16, 2026

    April 16, 2026
  • Park Friends hold free trail work training, April 18; work party, April 24

    Park Friends hold free trail work training, April 18; work party, April 24

    April 16, 2026
  • Ready . .. Set . . . ART: Live painting fundraiser for scholarships

    Ready . .. Set . . . ART: Live painting fundraiser for scholarships

    April 16, 2026
  • Violence prevention efforts continue in Homer

    Violence prevention efforts continue in Homer

    April 16, 2026
  • May 15 deadline is looming for Title 21 feedback

    May 15 deadline is looming for Title 21 feedback

    April 16, 2026
  • Share poetry at Grace Ridge open mic series

    Share poetry at Grace Ridge open mic series

    April 16, 2026
  • Haven House receives 100 Men Project donation

    Haven House receives 100 Men Project donation

    April 16, 2026
  • Book Review: Convergence: Poetry on Environmental Impacts of War

    Book Review: Convergence: Poetry on Environmental Impacts of War

    April 16, 2026
  • Reading Between the Lines: Mood Machine

    Reading Between the Lines: Mood Machine

    April 16, 2026
  • Legislative News — April 16, 2026

    Legislative News — April 16, 2026

    April 16, 2026
  • Cops and Courts — April 16, 2026

    Cops and Courts — April 16, 2026

    April 16, 2026
  • Public pools, small schools will close under newly adopted district budget

    Public pools, small schools will close under newly adopted district budget

    April 9, 2026
  • Council will weigh in on Spit parking controversy

    Council will weigh in on Spit parking controversy

    April 9, 2026
  • HoWL’s annual cleanup is on the horizon

    HoWL’s annual cleanup is on the horizon

    April 9, 2026
  • Local civic education groups to hold Democracy Fair

    Local civic education groups to hold Democracy Fair

    April 9, 2026
  • Homer VFD honors service, leadership and dedication

    Homer VFD honors service, leadership and dedication

    April 9, 2026
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  • Council supports local transportation projects, asks state for new improvements

    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

    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

    Homer’s award-winning piano man celebrates wildlands and wildlife

    October 29, 2026
  • From creepy critters to costumed revelers, Homer celebrates Halloween

    From creepy critters to costumed revelers, Homer celebrates Halloween

    October 29, 2026
  • Mariner Senior Profile: Berend Pearson

    Mariner Senior Profile: Berend Pearson

    October 29, 2026
  • Opinion: HYPE helps make the village

    Opinion: HYPE helps make the village

    October 29, 2026
  • Opinion: Voter’s guide for the 2026 general election

    Opinion: Voter’s guide for the 2026 general election

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

    Reading Between the Lines: The Library of Things

    October 29, 2026
  • Obituary: Keith William Roderick

    Obituary: Keith William Roderick

    October 29, 2026
  • Opinion: 3 former Alaska governors support JKT

    Opinion: 3 former Alaska governors support JKT

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

    Letters to the Editor — Oct. 29, 2026

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

    Cops and courts — Oct. 29. 2026

    October 29, 2026
  • Robotics help boost shelf life, value of Cook Inlet salmon

    Robotics help boost shelf life, value of Cook Inlet salmon

    October 15, 2026
  • Homer Pickleball: Smart moves to avoid injuries

    Homer Pickleball: Smart moves to avoid injuries

    October 15, 2026
  • 2nd ‘Big Beautiful’ lease sale in Alaska’s Cook Inlet planned after first sale flops

    2nd ‘Big Beautiful’ lease sale in Alaska’s Cook Inlet planned after first sale flops

    October 15, 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
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