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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
  • School board hikes cost of lunches

    School board hikes cost of lunches

    August 6, 2026
  • Hicks resigns from KPB Assembly

    Hicks resigns from KPB Assembly

    August 6, 2026
  • New mural makes a splash at Grace Ridge Brewery 

    New mural makes a splash at Grace Ridge Brewery 

    August 6, 2026
  • August First Friday highlights the natural world

    August First Friday highlights the natural world

    August 6, 2026
  • Reeling ‘Em In: Foul weather for a fair catch

    Reeling ‘Em In: Foul weather for a fair catch

    August 6, 2026
  • A life and love of wellness

    A life and love of wellness

    August 6, 2026
  • Hospital opens new ENT clinics in Homer, Kenai

    Hospital opens new ENT clinics in Homer, Kenai

    August 6, 2026
  • Voter guide provides comprehensive look at Alaska elections

    Voter guide provides comprehensive look at Alaska elections

    August 6, 2026
  • Of $9 million donated to Alaska’s 17 candidates for governor, who gave to whom?

    Of $9 million donated to Alaska’s 17 candidates for governor, who gave to whom?

    August 6, 2026
  • Opinion: DOT can do better

    Opinion: DOT can do better

    August 6, 2026
  • Opinion: Fiscal stability is about more than balancing a budget

    Opinion: Fiscal stability is about more than balancing a budget

    August 6, 2026
  • Opinion: With mining increasing in Alaska, state’s permitting process appears to be broken

    Opinion: With mining increasing in Alaska, state’s permitting process appears to be broken

    August 6, 2026
  • Opinion: Young Alaskans want change; that’s why I’m voting JKT for governor

    Opinion: Young Alaskans want change; that’s why I’m voting JKT for governor

    August 6, 2026
  • Opinion: Your vote only counts if you cast it

    Opinion: Your vote only counts if you cast it

    August 6, 2026
  • Letters to the Editor — Aug. 6, 2026

    Letters to the Editor — Aug. 6, 2026

    August 6, 2026
  • Cops and courts — Aug. 6, 2026

    Cops and courts — Aug. 6, 2026

    August 6, 2026
  • Swimming on borrowed time: Homer pool funding secured for 1 year

    Swimming on borrowed time: Homer pool funding secured for 1 year

    July 30, 2026
  • Seward vocational school receives large donation at Bay Weld skilled trades celebration

    Seward vocational school receives large donation at Bay Weld skilled trades celebration

    July 30, 2026
  • South Peninsula Hospital will host community conversation Thursday

    South Peninsula Hospital will host community conversation Thursday

    July 30, 2026
  • Dispatch from Katmai: Dominance Hierarchies

    Dispatch from Katmai: Dominance Hierarchies

    July 30, 2026
  • Reeling ‘Em In: Learning the rhythm of fishing for silvers

    Reeling ‘Em In: Learning the rhythm of fishing for silvers

    July 30, 2026
  • Youth-only coho salmon fishery opens Saturday at the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon

    Youth-only coho salmon fishery opens Saturday at the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon

    July 30, 2026
  • Rotary to sell bouquets during peony celebration

    Rotary to sell bouquets during peony celebration

    July 30, 2026
  • Broadway Bootcamp returns next week

    Broadway Bootcamp returns next week

    July 30, 2026
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