News <p>A sign hangs over the entrance to the Homer Education and Recreation Complex on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)</p>

Recreation complex will see some upgrades

The Homer City Council approved an ordinance to replace the activity room floor in HERC 1 and will consider two more ordinances at their next meeting.

By Delcenia Cosman • January 22, 2026 8:30 am


School board meets with state legislators

Lawmakers discussed upcoming bills during a KPBSD work session last week.

By Chloe Anderson • January 21, 2026 8:30 am
State seeks Kenai Peninsula citizen advisory board members

The Department of Natural Resources invites Alaskans to apply for seats in Seward, Kachemak Bay and Kenai.

By Chloe Anderson • January 21, 2026 2:30 am
Cultivating creativity

Exhibit showcases student work from last fall’s college painting and drawing classes.

By Christina Whiting • January 21, 2026 1:30 am
Best Bets

You know the drill — for information on upcoming events happening on the peninsula, take a look at these Best…

By Delcenia Cosman • January 22, 2026 1:30 am
Sports briefs: Homer ski, basketball give top performances; hockey returns...

Homer varsity ski tops Palmer Division II meet

By Delcenia Cosman • January 15, 2026 1:30 am
Community art happenings in Homer

Homer Council on the Arts looks forward to another art-filled year.

By Christina Whiting • January 15, 2026 1:30 am

Homer basketball places 5th in Anchorage tourney

The Mountain City Christian Academy tournament marked the first games of the basketball season.

By Delcenia Cosman • January 7, 2026 1:30 am
Homer boys place 1st in ski invitational

Soldotna’s Tania Boonstra took first place for the girls’ division, leading her team to victory at the meet. The Homer girls’ varsity team placed second overall.

By Delcenia Cosman • January 7, 2026 1:30 am
Ben Swesey: More to the story — Part 3

AUTHOR’S NOTE: Danger was inherent in the job. Although his fellow hunting guide, William Weaver, had narrowly escaped drowning in…

By Clark Fair • January 22, 2026 1:30 am
A new addition to the menu

Tofu gyros with homemade lentil wraps are so surprisingly satisfying and add extra fiber and protein to a meal.

By Tressa Dale • January 22, 2026 1:30 am
Letters to the Editor

Thank you for supporting winter recreation

January 22, 2026 2:30 am
Opinion: Alaskans must proceed with caution on gasline legislation

Alaskans have watched a parade of natural gas pipeline proposals come and go, as in go nowhere. They have stalled…

By Stan Jones • January 22, 2026 1:30 am
Pet of the Week: Carter

This shy guy loves to play or just cuddle and hang out.

January 22, 2026 2:30 am
Max Wrobel birth

Max Wrobel was born on Jan. 14, 2026, at South Peninsula Hospital to parents Shelaine Woodrum and Bradley Wrobel in…

January 22, 2026 1:30 am