Tourism working group rejects bed tax, recommends seasonal sales tax...
The document includes a section that says the borough could alternatively leave its tax structure exactly as it is.
Stranded otter pup rescued from Homer beach
She is estimated to be around 2 months old and was found alone by concerned beach walkers.
Kenai Peninsula College leadership sees temporary transitions
KPC Director Cheryl Siemers is serving as interim UAA chancellor, while former KBC director Reid Brewer fills in her role.
First lady honors Alaska volunteers
Volunteers from Homer and Nikiski were recognized.
Summer tourism season kicks off with arrival of cruise ships
The first cruise ship of the season arrived with 930 passengers on April 28
Native plants provide lifeline for local songbirds
Shorebird Festival talk highlights importance of native plants.
A little care for the caretakers
These high-protein egg bites are perfect for getting a busy teacher through the witching hour in late afternoon.
Sexual abuse case against former Soldotna teacher set to go...
Nathan Erfurth was arrested in May 2023.
Borough awards Homer schools improvements contracts
Funding for improvements to the Homer High School entrance comes out of the 2022 bond package.
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Celebrating the cycle of life
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HEA manager talks natural gas, hazard trees, rates at annual...
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East Cook Inlet clamming to remain closed for 2025
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Homer woman sentenced for 2020 murder
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Dunleavy orders freeze on state employee hiring, travel and new...
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West Homer Elementary, Flex showcase student art for First Friday
Annual Migration Run honors mothers
71 runners participated in the 5K race
Monday: Kenai soccer sweeps Homer
The visiting Kenai Central soccer teams swept Homer on Monday in Peninsula Conference action, with the girls winning 7-1 and…
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Monday: Ohnemus, Stuyvesant pitch Soldotna past Homer
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Homer girls, Soldotna boys track and field lead area at...
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Chugiak wins Bash on the Bay softball tournament in Homer
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Friday Bash on the Bay: Chugiak goes 5-0 in round-robin...
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Friday: Opportunistic Homer baseball topples Kenai Central
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Thursday: Bartlett, Chugiak go 2-0 on 1st day of Bash...
Mary Penney and her 1898 Alaska adventure — Part 7
AUTHOR’S NOTE: On Oct. 16, 1898, Brooklynite Mary L. Penney and the rest of the Kings County Mining Company anchored…
Years Ago
Homer happenings from years past
Opinion: The fight for Alaska’s future begins in the classroom
The fight I’ve been leading isn’t about politics — it’s about priorities.
Letters to the Editor
Thank you for supporting softball tournament and team
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My Turn: Sen. Sullivan and Rep. Begich are complicit in...
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Opinion: Legislature could go one Canadian step further
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Opinion: Strong policy, proven results
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Letters to the Editor
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Opinion: Taxes, adequate education funding and putting something back into...
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Opinion: Debunking myths about education in Alaska
‘No rules, only creation’
Local woman showcases exhibit of acrylic paintings with a belief that that art is for everyone.
32nd annual Safe and Health Kids Fair set for this...
The goal of the fair, which is in its 32nd year, is to promote health and prevent injury among youth.
