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Silas Luke Jones is photographed in Feb. 2023 at his family's AK Diamond J Ranch out East End Road in Homer, Alaska. Photo by Chris Kincaid

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Homer youth pursues a career as a solo acoustic guitarist

Jones gets support from his family, friends and community

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A food hub and a community connection

This week, like many of us in Homer, I have had guests visiting from out of state. People…

Homer artist and owner of 59 North Creations, Tracy Hansen, is photographed in July 2023 in her shop at the base of the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska. Photo by Christina Whiting

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Meet Your Neighbor: 59 North Creations

Gallery near the base of the Spit features work by 16 local artists

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A Homer home constructed from recycled shipping containers.

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Point of View: Shipping containers offer alternative building option

Pile drivers, pilings, steel vs. galvanized: What it took to build my home from a Connex

Mike O’Meara

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Letters to the Editor

Let ‘em play!

Charlie Lahaie

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Pay It Forward: When the Stars Align

We had never heard of Homer, Alaska, until 2015, when our son announced he was moving there. He…

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Obituaries

Craig Stempniak

A “Celebration of Quite a Life” will be held in honor of Craig Martin Stempniak, on Sunday, July…

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

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Pet of the Week: Max, a 3-year-old male German shepherd mix

He’s beautiful, playful, smart, and oh so energetic. Max is a sweet 3-year-old, but he acts more like…

A peony flower begins to bloom in the peony garden at WKFL Park  on Pioneer Avenue on Saturday, July 1, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. Photo by Christina Whiting

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Best Bets

Even if the rain might suggest otherwise, summer is in full swing folks, evidenced all around us by…

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Busy Saturday market sees sunshine

It finally happened. The sun was visible in Homer, Alaska. And what a beautiful day it was for…

Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic volunteers Fiona Hatton and Olivia Glasman and CEO Claudia Haines (right) provide outreach at Salmonfest in 2022. Photo provided by KBFPC

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Meet Your Neighbor: Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic

Nonprofit organization celebrates 40 years of compassionate care

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Author Brian George Smith poses with his book, “Ida Mae Joy: Gold Dust Dreams,” published in 2021.

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Homer writer publishes his third book in just as many years

Smith working on next book now