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Archaeologist Rick Knecht holds a human figure that he found on the beach near the village of Quinhagak on Oct. 24, 2025. Photo courtesy Alice Bailey

Opinion

Faces on a beach in Southwest Alaska

Walking a storm-scoured Alaska beach, archaeologist Rick Knecht knelt to pick up a wooden figurine the size of…

The carapace, or upper shell, of an invasive European green crab and a live live green crab are shown in this undated photo. Ever since Alaska’s first green crabs were found on Annette Island in 2022, numbers have exploded and the invaders have spread north. (Photo by Linda Shaw/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries Service)

News

‘Explosion’ of invasive European green crabs reported in Southeast Alaska

The Metlakatla Indian Community, which has been at the forefront in the effort to control the invader, has…

Participate in ‘Shop Local Bingo’ this holiday season – a community event designed to celebrate local shopping with a playful twist. Photo credit to Homer Chamber of Commerce.

Business

Keeping it local: How shopping close to home strengthens our community

Every dollar spent locally helps create jobs, fuel community growth and keep Homer’s spirit thriving

Mike O'Meara.

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Thank you to community for supporting Western Alaska evacuees

Curly and Paco, male cockatiels. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

Community

Pets of the Week: Curly and Paco

This bonded pair of pretty birds is looking for a new home.

Kim Frost. Photo provided by South Peninsula Hospital

Opinion

Point of View: Shaping the future of South Peninsula Hospital: Be part of the conversation

For nearly 70 years, South Peninsula Hospital has been a cornerstone of health for the communities of the…

Ginny Espenshade runs the Kenai Peninsula Youth Court and is part of Planet Youth Homer. Photo courtesy of Ginny Espenshade

Opinion

Point of View: Planet Youth Homer connects youth to healthy activities

Here is a trivia question for readers. What do Dave Cloud, Carole Hamik, Charlotte Moss and Anita Harry…

Years Ago

Community

Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

Logo for the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development. Photo courtesy of the State of Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development

Opinion

Opinion: Nurse licensure compact can strengthen Alaska’s health care workforce

Alaskans value resilience. We know what it means to work together in tough times, and we require solutions…

“Hair ice” grows from the forest floor in Fairbanks, Alaska. Photo courtesy of Ned Rozell

Opinion

‘Hair ice’ enlivens an extended fall in Interior Alaska

Just when you thought you’d seen everything in the boreal forest, a reader points out white whiskers sprouting…

Larry Persily. (Juneau Empire file photo)

Opinion

Opinion: Governor’s early Christmas spirit is misplaced

“I told the president, it’s like Christmas every morning,” Gov. Mike Dunleavy said at last week’s staged event…

Alaska’s natural gas pipeline would largely follow the route of the existing trans-Alaska oil pipeline, pictured here, from the North Slope. Near Fairbanks, the gas line would split off toward Anchorage, while the oil pipeline continues to the Prince William Sound community of Valdez. (Photo by David Houseknecht/United States Geological Survey)

News

Tokyo Gas signs preliminary agreement with trans-Alaska gas pipeline developer

The largest gas company in Japan has signed a letter of intent signifying that it would buy up…

John Ranweiler

Obituaries

John Ranweiler

September, 15, 1946 - October, 16, 202