Sports

Homer Nordic ski wins Division II regional championships

The Mariner boys were named Region III champions and the girls team finished second overall.

By Delcenia Cosman • February 12, 2026 8:30 am


Homer takes 2nd, 3rd place in Winter Carnival tournament

Homer High School hosted the annual Winter Carnival basketball tournament last weekend.

By Delcenia Cosman • February 12, 2026 1:30 am
Best Bets

Whether you’re walking in the parade this weekend or simply going to observe, the Betster hopes y’all are ready for…

By Delcenia Cosman • February 11, 2026 1:30 am
Juneau bill aims to stabilize education funding

House Bill 261 would change how schools rely on student counts.

By Chloe Anderson • February 9, 2026 2:30 pm
Ruffridge, Elam introduce new legislative bills

The representatives filed bills relating to tax exemptions for EMS personnel and dental care.

By Chloe Anderson • February 9, 2026 2:30 am
Kenai man sentenced for sexual abuse charges

Ollie Garrett, 62, will serve 15 years in prison for sexual abuse of a minor.

By Delcenia Cosman • February 6, 2026 1:30 am
Out of hibernation

Homer’s art scene returns in full force for February First Friday.

By Christina Whiting • February 4, 2026 1:30 am

Search and rescue group members receive certification

The initial cohort of a Homer-based search and rescue group recently completed a hands-on, nationally-certified training session.

By Delcenia Cosman • February 9, 2026 1:30 am
Calderwood pleads guilty to murder of Homer woman

Kirby Calderwood pleaded guilty to the 2019 murder of Anesha “Duffy” Murnane on Feb. 5, four years after his arrest in 2022.

By Delcenia Cosman • February 6, 2026 1:30 pm
Sports briefs

The hockey All-Conference Awards were recently announced, Homer High School reported on Feb. 8. Austin Pitzman was named to the…

February 12, 2026 1:30 am
Homer boys basketball tops Nikiski

Homer will host the annual Winter Carnival basketball tournament this weekend, starting Thursday.

By Delcenia Cosman • February 5, 2026 1:30 am
‘What’s in a name?’: Reviving a forgotten past — Part...

AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is the first of a series of articles concerning places and landmarks on the Kenai Peninsula that…

By Clark Fair • February 12, 2026 1:30 am
Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

By Delcenia Cosman Homer News • February 12, 2026 1:30 am
Letters to the Editor

Thank you for continued support

February 12, 2026 2:30 am
Opinion: Protecting the purpose: Why funding schools must include student...

High school sports and activities are experiencing record participation. They are also experiencing unprecedented pressure — pressure that feels especially…

By Karissa Niehoff and Billy Strickland • February 12, 2026 1:30 am
Pet of the Week: Kilo

Kilo is looking for a temporary foster home while his human is in the hospital.

February 12, 2026 2:30 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.

February 5, 2026 2:30 am