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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


  • Pickleball players compete in Cosmic Hamlet Tournament

    Pickleball players compete in Cosmic Hamlet Tournament

    April 9, 2026
  • Freddie’s Midnight Run returns after seven years

    Freddie’s Midnight Run returns after seven years

    April 9, 2026
  • Mid-week momentum: Free runs every Wednesday

    Mid-week momentum: Free runs every Wednesday

    April 9, 2026
  • Opinion: Vote Peter Crimp for HEA board

    Opinion: Vote Peter Crimp for HEA board

    April 9, 2026
  • Opinion: Oil companies always tell us the same tired tale — and we keep falling for it 

    Opinion: Oil companies always tell us the same tired tale — and we keep falling for it 

    April 9, 2026
  • Letters to the editor — April 9, 2026

    Letters to the editor — April 9, 2026

    April 9, 2026
  • What Bahá’ís believe

    What Bahá’ís believe

    April 9, 2026
  • Cops and Courts — April 9, 2026

    Cops and Courts — April 9, 2026

    April 9, 2026
  • Legislative News — April 9, 2026

    Legislative News — April 9, 2026

    April 9, 2026
  • Ardenia brings home $41K with 26.2-pounder in annual salmon tournament

    Ardenia brings home $41K with 26.2-pounder in annual salmon tournament

    April 6, 2026
  • Winter king fishery has no significant impact on Cook Inlet spawning population

    Winter king fishery has no significant impact on Cook Inlet spawning population

    April 2, 2026
  • Teens report life in Homer supportive and safe, reveal areas for concern

    Teens report life in Homer supportive and safe, reveal areas for concern

    April 2, 2026
  • Judge suggests mediation in Land’s End lawsuit

    Judge suggests mediation in Land’s End lawsuit

    April 2, 2026
  • Alaska mayors say governor’s proposed tax break for $46B gas line ‘needs a lot of work’

    Alaska mayors say governor’s proposed tax break for $46B gas line ‘needs a lot of work’

    April 2, 2026
  • First Friday: Celebrate youth

    First Friday: Celebrate youth

    April 2, 2026
  • Celebrate Local News Day with ‘HIP Check’

    Celebrate Local News Day with ‘HIP Check’

    April 2, 2026
  • HIP achieves tax-exempt status

    HIP achieves tax-exempt status

    April 2, 2026
  • No Kings protests draws nearly 700

    No Kings protests draws nearly 700

    April 2, 2026
  • Pawn to be Wild: Chess tournament is April 10

    Pawn to be Wild: Chess tournament is April 10

    April 2, 2026
  • Obituary: Roger Clyne

    Obituary: Roger Clyne

    April 2, 2026
  • Letters — April 2, 2026

    Letters — April 2, 2026

    April 2, 2026
  • Cops and Courts – April 2, 2026

    Cops and Courts – April 2, 2026

    April 2, 2026
  • Legislative News — April 2, 2026

    Legislative News — April 2, 2026

    April 2, 2026
  • Update: Chamber can still distribute visitor guide in Land’s End lawsuit

    Update: Chamber can still distribute visitor guide in Land’s End lawsuit

    March 28, 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 makes the village

    Opinion: HYPE helps makes 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
  • Obituary: Peter Lindsley Thielke

    Obituary: Peter Lindsley Thielke

    August 27, 2026
  • Reading between the lines: ‘Red Dog Farm’

    Reading between the lines: ‘Red Dog Farm’

    August 27, 2026
  • Mariner Senior Profile: Annabelle Thrower 

    Mariner Senior Profile: Annabelle Thrower 

    August 27, 2026
  • SPH, firefighters hold decontamination drill

    SPH, firefighters hold decontamination drill

    August 27, 2026
  • Schedule your low-cost blood test appointment starting Sept. 1

    Schedule your low-cost blood test appointment starting Sept. 1

    August 27, 2026
  • Opinion: Alaska needs a governor who understands fish

    Opinion: Alaska needs a governor who understands fish

    August 27, 2026
  • Letters to the Editor — Aug. 27, 2026

    Letters to the Editor — Aug. 27, 2026

    August 27, 2026
  • Cops and courts — Aug. 27, 2026

    Cops and courts — Aug. 27, 2026

    August 27, 2026
  • Stutes, Johnson lead in Legislative primary races

    Stutes, Johnson lead in Legislative primary races

    August 20, 2026
  • Green thumbs up: Anchor Point Greenhouse owners honored as Farm Family of the Year

    Green thumbs up: Anchor Point Greenhouse owners honored as Farm Family of the Year

    August 20, 2026
  • The mysterious case of the lawn that got mowed 

    The mysterious case of the lawn that got mowed 

    August 20, 2026
  • Citizen resolution gains traction with hospital service area board

    Citizen resolution gains traction with hospital service area board

    August 20, 2026
  • Borough candidate filing period now open

    Borough candidate filing period now open

    August 20, 2026
  • Zucchini races add late season spice to Farmers Market

    Zucchini races add late season spice to Farmers Market

    August 20, 2026
  • Homer Mariner football team loses season opener to Kenai 

    Homer Mariner football team loses season opener to Kenai 

    August 20, 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
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