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  • Homer resident finds Japanese lifebuoy swept across the Pacific in 2011 tsunami
    Environment and Science

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

    October 29, 2026
  • Late burst of rallies in Homer fire up the political faithful
    Government

    Late burst of rallies in Homer fire up the political faithful

    October 29, 2026
  • City will start airport repairs, pursue essential air service
    Government

    City will start airport repairs, pursue essential air service

    October 29, 2026


  • Borough candidate filing period now open

    Borough candidate filing period now open

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

    Zucchini races add late season spice to Farmers Market

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

    Homer Mariner football team loses season opener to Kenai 

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

    Reeling ‘Em In: Wrestling with irascible fish is ill-advised

    August 20, 2026
  • Pickleball etiquette

    Pickleball etiquette

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

    Alaska art and adventures power live auction to stock food pantry

    August 20, 2026
  • Missing crew and boat found

    Missing crew and boat found

    August 20, 2026
  • Obituary: Mike Swan

    Obituary: Mike Swan

    August 20, 2026
  • Run for recovery next Saturday 

    Run for recovery next Saturday 

    August 20, 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
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  • Council supports local transportation projects, asks state for new improvements

    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

    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

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

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

    From creepy critters to costumed revelers, Homer celebrates Halloween

    October 29, 2026
  • Mariner Senior Profile: Berend Pearson

    Mariner Senior Profile: Berend Pearson

    October 29, 2026
  • Opinion: HYPE helps make the village

    Opinion: HYPE helps make the village

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

    Opinion: Voter’s guide for the 2026 general election

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

    Reading Between the Lines: The Library of Things

    October 29, 2026
  • Obituary: Keith William Roderick

    Obituary: Keith William Roderick

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

    Opinion: 3 former Alaska governors support JKT

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

    Letters to the Editor — Oct. 29, 2026

    October 29, 2026
  • Cops and courts — Oct. 29. 2026

    Cops and courts — Oct. 29. 2026

    October 29, 2026
  • Obituary: Joseph Lynn Reinhart

    Obituary: Joseph Lynn Reinhart

    June 4, 2026
  • Homer Pride holds June events

    Homer Pride holds June events

    June 4, 2026
  • Veterans hold D-Day commemoration

    Veterans hold D-Day commemoration

    June 4, 2026
  • Citizen scientists sought for bat research project

    Citizen scientists sought for bat research project

    June 4, 2026
  • HIP sponsors media doc at The Porcupine

    HIP sponsors media doc at The Porcupine

    June 4, 2026
  • Kachemak Bay, other Alaska scientists concerned about  harmful algae blooms

    Kachemak Bay, other Alaska scientists concerned about  harmful algae blooms

    June 4, 2026
  • Cops and courts  — June 4, 2026

    Cops and courts — June 4, 2026

    June 4, 2026
  • ‘Freedom is not free’

    ‘Freedom is not free’

    May 28, 2026
  • ‘Flabbergasting’ costs delay trail appropriations, miscalculations stall utility rates

    ‘Flabbergasting’ costs delay trail appropriations, miscalculations stall utility rates

    May 28, 2026
  • Like being ‘in a herd of unicorns’

    Like being ‘in a herd of unicorns’

    May 28, 2026
  • Homer dominates Region 3 track and field

    Homer dominates Region 3 track and field

    May 28, 2026
  • Editorial: HIP welcomes its first reporter

    Editorial: HIP welcomes its first reporter

    May 28, 2026
  • Reelin’ ’em in: Mother Nature had a snit on

    Reelin’ ’em in: Mother Nature had a snit on

    May 28, 2026
  • Senior profiles II

    Senior profiles II

    May 28, 2026
  • Public comment period open for Harbor Expansion Study

    Public comment period open for Harbor Expansion Study

    May 28, 2026
  • Brewery celebrates First Amendment victory

    Brewery celebrates First Amendment victory

    May 28, 2026
  • Help Planet Youth  with community action planning

    Help Planet Youth with community action planning

    May 28, 2026
  • Arts briefs

    Arts briefs

    May 28, 2026
  • Search for songbirds 

    Search for songbirds 

    May 28, 2026
  • Opinion: Thank you to the YAC Fund at the Homer Foundation

    Opinion: Thank you to the YAC Fund at the Homer Foundation

    May 28, 2026
  • Letters to the editor  — May 28, 2026

    Letters to the editor — May 28, 2026

    May 28, 2026
  • Cops and courts — May 28, 2026

    Cops and courts — May 28, 2026

    May 28, 2026
  • Car crash damages historic Homer business

    Car crash damages historic Homer business

    May 21, 2026
  • Conservation Fund adds land to state park

    Conservation Fund adds land to state park

    May 21, 2026
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