News <p>Breezy Berryman addresses the Homer Planning Commission during the public hearing portion of their regular meeting on Jan. 2, 2025, in the Homer City Hall Cowles Council Chambers in Homer, Alaska. Screenshot.</p>

Planning commission recommends studio zoning code amendment

The recommendation will later appear before the City Council, who has the authority to make code amendments

By Delcenia Cosman • January 9, 2025 1:30 am


KPBSD to hold community budget meetings in Homer, Kenai and...

The school district prepares budgets for fiscal years that run from July 1 to June 30

By Jacob Dye • January 9, 2025 1:30 am
Unnamed company in talks to develop Alaska LNG Pipeline, governor...

The next step is for both parties to create a legally binding development agreement that will move the project forward.

By Jacob Dye • January 9, 2025 1:30 am
Homer Public Library offers free digital access to Homer News...

Homer Public Library patrons now have searchable access to Homer News archives dating back seven decades, the library announced last…

By Emilie Springer • January 9, 2025 1:30 am
Off the Shelf: ‘Anxious Generation’ underserves conversations about cellphones

The book has been cited in recent school board discussions over cellphone policies.

By Jacob Dye • January 9, 2025 1:30 am
Bunnell’s January Artist-in-Residence hosts printmaking workshops

Iranian-born artist Maryam Siahgaldeh will host a second workshop at KBC next Saturday

By Emilie Springer • January 9, 2025 1:30 am
A new Lit Lineup

Homer Public Library’s annual Lit Lineup encourages year-round reading.

By Christina Whiting For Homer News • January 9, 2025 1:30 am

Mostly separate lives: The union and disunion of Nellie and...

AUTHOR’S NOTE: Keith McCullagh and Nellie Dee Crabb had married in June 1915 in the fledgling city of Anchorage and…

By Clark Fair • January 9, 2025 2:30 am
Hearty split pea soup warms frigid January days

This soup is nutritious and mild and a perfect way to show yourself some kindness.

By Tressa Dale • January 9, 2025 2:30 am
Pet of the Week: Bella

Bella is the true unicorn of shelter dogs; she gets along great with dogs, cats and kids, and loves to…

January 9, 2025 1:30 am
Best Bets

With all this wind and rain and ice, the Betster hopes everyone is staying safe and taking precautions when they’re…

January 9, 2025 1:30 am