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Mariners football back against all odds

October 15, 2026

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Campaign season heats up with vandalized, missing signs

October 15, 2026
Government

Council legalizes live-trapping of pest animals

October 15, 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
A week at Bootcamp produces dazzling performances

August 13, 2026
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

August 13, 2026
Reelin’ ‘Em In: Anglers win some, lose some — fish, that is

August 13, 2026
Reading Between the Lines: ‘A Marriage at Sea’

August 13, 2026
Opinion: Why I’ll vote for JKT for governor

August 13, 2026
Obituary: Paul Banks

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

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

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

August 10, 2026
Quick response saves Spit restaurant and boardwalk

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

August 6, 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

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
Birding group to lead owling trip Saturday

October 8, 2026
Opinion: Recognizing the threat of banning books

October 8, 2026
Opinion: Ballot Measure 2 and campaign finance changes

October 8, 2026
Opinion: The fate of American democracy could come down to two Alaska Native fishermen from the Bush

October 8, 2026
Letters to the Editor — Oct. 8, 2026

October 8, 2026
Cops and courts — Oct. 8, 2026

October 8, 2026
Council candidates talk HART, housing and development in chamber forum

October 5, 2026
Pilots, residents seek compromise in float plane conversation

October 2, 2026
City debates use of live traps as feral rabbit solution

October 1, 2026
Filmmakers show new works in 48-hour slam

October 1, 2026

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