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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

A dog musher’s philosophy for life

March 19, 2026
Hope’s Creekbend Cafe under pressure

March 19, 2026
Three to be honored in Celebration of Lifelong Learning

March 19, 2026
Tibetan Buddhist scholar, teacher and author speaks

March 19, 2026
March Capitol report

March 19, 2026
Letters to the editor — March 19, 2026

March 19, 2026
Free book repair workshop offered

March 19, 2026
Legislative News – March 19, 2026

March 19, 2026
Cops and courts: March 19, 2026

March 19, 2026
Sea ice postpones king salmon tournament

March 14, 2026
Community seeks answers on revenue, education and taxes at Vance town hall

March 12, 2026
Council celebrates Chief Robl, strengthens utility infrastructure

March 12, 2026
‘Footloose’ to rock Mariner Theater next week

March 12, 2026
Artists residency is this month

March 12, 2026
An Epic adventure

March 12, 2026
Opinion: Understanding Daylight Saving Time in Alaska

March 12, 2026
Letters to the editor, March 12

March 12, 2026
Cops and courts: March 12, 2026

March 12, 2026
Legislative News — March 12, 2026

March 12, 2026
Paul Banks spared closure – for now

March 5, 2026
Kreiss-Tomkins visits Homer

March 5, 2026
Election changes, Planet Youth student data to top Monday’s Council agenda

March 5, 2026
Quebec group performs March 14

March 5, 2026
Seventh Annual Cranium Cup happens March 7

March 5, 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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