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This image provided by Salt & Straw shows a variety of the West Coast ice creamery’s unique flavors. The company offers interesting combos like Pistachio with Saffron, and Hibiscus and Coconut. Others sound like a warm hug in gelid form: Jasmine Milk Tea laced with chocolate-coated almond slivers, or Rhubarb Crumble with Toasted Anise.

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Creative ice cream flavors could make this a sweet, savory, scoop-worthy summer

By Kim Cook

Mike O'Meara

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Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter
Luna and Nova.

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Pet of the Week: Nova and Luna

OK folks, these ladies still need your help. With every passing day they shut down a little more…

Visitors enjoy coffee and treats along a boardwalk on the Homer Spit on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. Photo by Christina Whiting

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Best Bets

Holy summer solstice. With nearly 20 hours of daylight and the sun finally gracing us with its presence,…

Years Ago

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

Todd Hindman, owner of Udder Delights, poses at his booth at the Homer Farmers Market during Memorial Weekend in Homer, Alaska. Photo by Christina Whiting

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Meet your neighbor: Udder Delights

When Todd Hindman’s “Pooh Bear” honey ice cream won a local dessert competition five years ago, he was…

Homer artist Jenna Gerrety poses with two of the paintings in her exhibit, "Omnipresence: A Blue Period," on display at Homer Council on the Arts through June. Photo provided by Jenna Gerrety

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Feeling blue

Inspired by the color blue, local artist exhibits her latest body of work

Photo provided by Carey Restino
Thea and Liam James.

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Youth learn vending rules, skills at Homer Farmers Market

Thea James was five years old when her mom started selling Homer Hilltop Farm produce at the Homer…

A component of the Pratt Museum's Boreal Forest summer exhibit.  Photo by Sophie Morin

Opinion

Point of View: Boreal forest stories in the time of change

This summer’s special exhibit, “In the Time of Change: Boreal Forest Stories,” at the Pratt Museum is themed…

McKibben Jackinsky

Opinion

Point of View: Rally to support Valdez suit

Valdez is appealing Hilcorp’s state-approved $5.6 billion purchase of BP’s Alaska properties without disclosure of company financial records

Nesting Cranes in Homer, Alaska. (Photo provided by Nina Faust)

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Point of View: Nesting cranes can be dangerous

Sandhill cranes nest in many places around Homer near people’s homes and neighborhoods. Most eggs hatch the first…

Photo courtesy Nelda Jones

Obituaries

Nelda Jones

Nelda Jones passed away peacefully on June 15, 2023.

Photo courtesy Mary Margaret Shearer.

Obituaries

Mary Margaret Shearer

Mary Margaret Shearer, 81, gained her angel wings on Saturday, June 10, 2023.