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  • Mariners football back against all odds
    Sports + Recreation

    Mariners football back against all odds

    October 15, 2026
  • Campaign season heats up with vandalized, missing signs
    Government

    Campaign season heats up with vandalized, missing signs

    October 15, 2026
  • Council legalizes live-trapping of pest animals
    Government

    Council legalizes live-trapping of pest animals

    October 15, 2026


  • Birder speaks on S. Georgia Island wildlife

    Birder speaks on S. Georgia Island wildlife

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

    Cops and courts — Aug. 20, 2026

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

    Johnson, Stutes lead in Legislative primary races

    August 18, 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
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  • Hospital service area board tables governance questions

    Hospital service area board tables governance questions

    October 15, 2026
  • Doyon still plans on Lighthouse Village development

    Doyon still plans on Lighthouse Village development

    October 15, 2026
  • Whimsical creatures, sustainable art: Daniel Dobrosielski brings imagination to life

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

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

    Robotics help boost shelf life, value of Cook Inlet salmon

    October 15, 2026
  • Homer Pickleball: Smart moves to avoid injuries

    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

    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

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

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

    Reading Between the Lines: ‘The Art of Fielding’

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

    Alaska Japanese Club Homer hosts karaoke, other cultural events

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

    Wellness Wednesday: Learn how to interpret common lab results

    October 15, 2026
  • Senior profile: Britta Velsko

    Senior profile: Britta Velsko

    October 15, 2026
  • Opinion: Looking at critical issues for Homer’s future as the next mayor

    Opinion: Looking at critical issues for Homer’s future as the next mayor

    October 15, 2026
  • Johnson, Vance face off in chamber election forum

    Johnson, Vance face off in chamber election forum

    September 22, 2026
  • Never forget

    Never forget

    September 17, 2026
  • Let it rain?

    Let it rain?

    September 17, 2026
  • Assembly urges restriction, regulation of weather modification

    Assembly urges restriction, regulation of weather modification

    September 17, 2026
  • City seeks to address community float plane concerns

    City seeks to address community float plane concerns

    September 17, 2026
  • School board approves new union contracts

    School board approves new union contracts

    September 17, 2026
  • Mariner senior appointed to school board

    Mariner senior appointed to school board

    September 17, 2026
  • Lukewarm council race heats up with addition of 3rd candidate

    Lukewarm council race heats up with addition of 3rd candidate

    September 17, 2026
  • Hospital service area board will ask borough to evaluate operating board governance

    Hospital service area board will ask borough to evaluate operating board governance

    September 17, 2026
  • Wild Shore features Alaska voices in 13th annual tour

    Wild Shore features Alaska voices in 13th annual tour

    September 17, 2026
  • SMILE: 23rd annual Burning Basket draws a crowd

    SMILE: 23rd annual Burning Basket draws a crowd

    September 17, 2026
  • Book review: Mary Jacobs takes the helm  

    Book review: Mary Jacobs takes the helm  

    September 17, 2026
  • Mariners battle early, fall short 16-0 against Redington

    Mariners battle early, fall short 16-0 against Redington

    September 17, 2026
  • Fresh coho salmon sells fast as season nears close

    Fresh coho salmon sells fast as season nears close

    September 17, 2026
  • Reading Between the Lines: ‘Unabridged’

    Reading Between the Lines: ‘Unabridged’

    September 17, 2026
  • Senior profile: Maggie Guess

    Senior profile: Maggie Guess

    September 17, 2026
  • History of the Homer Public Library: Part 3

    History of the Homer Public Library: Part 3

    September 17, 2026
  • Opinion: Who decides?

    Opinion: Who decides?

    September 17, 2026
  • Letters to the Editor — Sept. 17, 2026

    Letters to the Editor — Sept. 17, 2026

    September 17, 2026
  • Cops and court — Sept. 17, 2026

    Cops and court — Sept. 17, 2026

    September 17, 2026
  • Economic Development Commission recommends short-term rental registration, zoning restrictions

    Economic Development Commission recommends short-term rental registration, zoning restrictions

    September 10, 2026
  • Mariners score their first win, and it’s a big one

    Mariners score their first win, and it’s a big one

    September 10, 2026
  • Support your local library

    Support your local library

    September 10, 2026
  • Dispatch from Katmai: Brown bear habituation

    Dispatch from Katmai: Brown bear habituation

    September 10, 2026
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