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Public Safety

5 crew rescued from Homer fishing vessel that runs aground in Southwest Alaska

October 30, 2026

Environment and Science

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

October 29, 2026
Government

Begich, Peltola, Sullivan make late burst of local rallies to fire up the political faithful

October 29, 2026

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

March 28, 2026
Human Connection and the Natural World: Art by Mira Featherstone

March 26, 2026
Council sets direction to move short-term rental discussions forward

March 26, 2026
Reports from Juneau provoke fiscal concerns, highlight opportunities

March 26, 2026
Tiny blades, big impact! Importance of eelgrass in Kachemak Bay

March 26, 2026
‘Kachemak Craftivists’ knit hats in protest

March 26, 2026
Mayor Lord will not seek re-election

March 26, 2026
Sherry Stead honored as Woman of Distinction

March 26, 2026
New and returning members of city advisory bodies confirmed

March 26, 2026
Birds & Bees Ball is April 4

March 26, 2026
Research Reserve holds brown-bag lunch talk

March 26, 2026
Kachemak Bay Birders meeting and owl talk by Jason Sodergren

March 26, 2026
Obituary: Margaret Ruth Johnson

March 26, 2026
Opinion: What’s all the HYPE?

March 26, 2026
Swim-a-Thon raises funds for Kachemak Swim Club

March 26, 2026
Letters to the editor — March 26, 2026

March 26, 2026
District 6 GOP convention is Saturday

March 26, 2026
Legislative News – March 26, 2026

March 26, 2026
Cops and Courts — March 26, 2026

March 26, 2026
Water main break closes airport terminal indefinitely

March 24, 2026
Winter king tournament postponed again

March 20, 2026
New numbers, familiar debate set for borough school funding

March 19, 2026
Short-term rentals are ‘new business’ for city council

March 19, 2026
Lookout for the Ski Marathon

March 19, 2026

City will start airport repairs, pursue essential air service

October 29, 2026
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

October 29, 2026

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

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

October 29, 2026
Mariner Senior Profile: Berend Pearson

October 29, 2026

Opinion: HYPE helps make the village

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

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

October 29, 2026

Obituary: Keith William Roderick

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

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

October 29, 2026

Whimsical creatures, sustainable art: Daniel Dobrosielski brings imagination to life

October 15, 2026
Robotics help boost shelf life, value of Cook Inlet salmon

October 15, 2026
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

October 15, 2026
At Alaska rally, Trump endorses Wilson and seeks to boost Sullivan and Begich

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

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

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

October 15, 2026
Senior profile: Britta Velsko

October 15, 2026
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

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

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

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

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

October 8, 2026
Boys cross country wins state championship

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

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

October 8, 2026
Dispatch from Afognak: The hunt

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

October 8, 2026
Autumn apples make glorious galettes

October 8, 2026
Senior profile: Alana Crane

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

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

October 8, 2026

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