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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
  • 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
  • Obituary: Paul Banks

    Obituary: Paul Banks

    August 13, 2026
  • Letters to the Editor — Aug. 13, 2026

    Letters to the Editor — Aug. 13, 2026

    August 13, 2026
  • Cops and courts — Aug. 13, 2026

    Cops and courts — Aug. 13, 2026

    August 13, 2026
  • Unattended grill caused restaurant fire, investigator says

    Unattended grill caused restaurant fire, investigator says

    August 10, 2026
  • Quick response saves Spit restaurant and boardwalk

    Quick response saves Spit restaurant and boardwalk

    August 6, 2026
  • Salmonfest celebrates 15 years of fish, love and music

    Salmonfest celebrates 15 years of fish, love and music

    August 6, 2026
  • Citizen resolution calls for change in hospital governance

    Citizen resolution calls for change in hospital governance

    August 6, 2026
  • Peltola urges supporters to get out the vote at Homer rally

    Peltola urges supporters to get out the vote at Homer rally

    August 6, 2026
  • ‘Keep on climbing’

    ‘Keep on climbing’

    August 6, 2026
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