News <p>The Krewe of Gambrinus, costumed for the “Sunshine and Snowflakes” theme, marches in the 71st annual Winter Carnival Parade on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, on Pioneer Avenue in Homer, Alaska. (Photo courtesy of Christopher Kincaid)</p>

Winter carnival celebrates love for Homer

The annual parade will be held Saturday, Feb. 14 at noon on Pioneer Avenue.

By Delcenia Cosman • February 3, 2026 1:30 am


Juneau activists speak out against Alaska LNG pipline on Capitol...

“Alaska’s greatest resources aren’t just buried in the ground,” said protestor Atagan Hood.

By Mari Kanagy • January 29, 2026 1:00 pm
State of the State: Dunleavy reveals snippets of a fiscal...

Gov. Mike Dunleavy delivered his eighth and final State of the State address Thursday evening.

By Mari Kanagy • January 28, 2026 10:00 am
Juneau hockey celebrates senior night with sweeping victory over Homer

The Crimson Bears saw an 8-2 victory over the Mariners Friday night.

By Chloe Anderson • January 28, 2026 5:30 pm
Best Bets

Blink and you’ll miss it — January sure has passed quickly, and now February is just around the corner. Don’t…

By Delcenia Cosman • January 29, 2026 1:30 am
Former refuge manager speaks on loving the land

Robin West presented his talk, “Looking Back, Looking Forward,” in Soldotna on Tuesday evening.

By Chloe Anderson • January 23, 2026 2:30 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

Land trust preserves acreage for public use

The move will conserve moose habitat and increase local hunting and fishing access.

By Delcenia Cosman • January 29, 2026 8:30 am
300 stand for 3rd ‘No Kings’ protest

The rally held Saturday in Homer coincided with demonstrations nationwide protesting the Trump administration and recent ICE shootings.

By Delcenia Cosman • January 27, 2026 1:30 am
Ben Swesey: More to the story — Part 4

AUTHOR’S NOTE: Seven years after his friend William Weaver nearly drowned in Kenai Lake while returning from guiding a wealthy…

By Clark Fair • January 29, 2026 1:30 am
Full of mother’s love

This one-pot dish is creamy, rich and comforting, and can be ready in 30 minutes.

By Tressa Dale • January 29, 2026 1:30 am
The return of Homer’s asynchronous book club

Lit Lineup, the Homer Public Library’s annual community reading program, debuts this year’s book list.

By Christina Whiting • January 28, 2026 1:30 am
Pet of the Week: First Friday Foster Night

Learn what fostering looks like and the support we provide, all in a no-pressure setting.

January 29, 2026 2:30 am