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Mariners football back against all odds

October 15, 2026

Government

Campaign season heats up with vandalized, missing signs

October 15, 2026
Government

Council legalizes live-trapping of pest animals

October 15, 2026

Opinion: River by river, state and feds are taking apart Alaska’s subsistence priority

September 10, 2026
Letters to the Editor — Sept. 10, 2026

September 10, 2026
Cops and courts — Sept. 10, 2026

September 10, 2026
Come for the fly-in, stay for the community

September 3, 2026
Plane in fatal Seldovia crash struck trees in aborted landing

September 3, 2026
City officials are talking about traffic calming. Here’s the what and why.

September 3, 2026
Assembly puts school board term limits question to voters

September 3, 2026
3 vie for Homer borough assembly seat; borough mayor uncontested in municipal election

September 3, 2026
Erickson to run for Homer mayor

September 3, 2026
September First Friday is something to savor

September 3, 2026
Porcupine Theater introduces first craft night

September 3, 2026
History of the Homer Public Library: Part 1

September 3, 2026
Mariners continue losing streak at home against Dimond

September 3, 2026
Reeling ‘Em In: Forecast throws cold water on holiday weekend hopes

September 3, 2026
Cook Inlet commercial salmon harvest down by more than 75%

September 3, 2026
Burning Basket build week starts Monday

September 3, 2026
Mariner senior profile: Tilea Lockwood

September 3, 2026
Cops and courts — Sept. 3, 2026

September 3, 2026
Update: 4 killed in Seldovia plane crash

August 27, 2026
State seeks comments on Anchor Point land conveyance to housing authority

August 27, 2026
Council postpones funding Karen Hornaday Park trail design

August 27, 2026
Hilcorp to inspect lines near oily sheen in Cook Inlet

August 27, 2026
Homer candidate filing period opens Sept. 1

August 27, 2026
Dispatch from Katmai: Grizzly fishing techniques, ranked — Part 2

August 27, 2026

Hospital service area board tables governance questions

October 15, 2026
Doyon still plans on Lighthouse Village development

October 15, 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

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

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

August 20, 2026
Borough candidate filing period now open

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

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

August 20, 2026
Reeling ‘Em In: Wrestling with irascible fish is ill-advised

August 20, 2026
Pickleball etiquette

August 20, 2026
Alaska art and adventures power live auction to stock food pantry

August 20, 2026
Missing crew and boat found

August 20, 2026
Obituary: Mike Swan

August 20, 2026
Run for recovery next Saturday

August 20, 2026
Birder speaks on S. Georgia Island wildlife

August 20, 2026
Cops and courts — Aug. 20, 2026

August 20, 2026
Johnson, Stutes lead in Legislative primary races

August 18, 2026
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

August 13, 2026
Fish, ferry and fiscal plan: Senate candidate Louise Stutes outlines legislative priorities

August 13, 2026
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

August 13, 2026
Planning commission to hold zoning-code work sessions

August 13, 2026
Wild berries sweeten the end of summer for Alaskans

August 13, 2026
‘It belongs in a museum’: Local artist Rika Mouw exhibits at Bunnell

August 13, 2026
Iconic store returns after devastating damage

August 13, 2026

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