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Mercedes O’Leary Harness

Opinion

Guiding Growth: Looking backward before moving forward

Let’s go on the uncertain path together

Zoe Stonorov (courtesy)

Opinion

Point of View: Time to oppose Willow and shift away from fossil fuels

On March 13, the Biden administration approved the Willow Project. I learned about this news from Instagram stories…

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School announcements

Homer Flex High School

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Mariners on the Move are photographed at their April 19 celebration at Homer High School.

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Mariners on the Move honored

Every year, each Homer High School faculty member selects an outstanding student based on scholarship and character for…

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Ferry schedule

Aug. 12

Debbie Speakman (courtesy photo)

Opinion

Pay It Forward: It takes a community

I moved to Homer in 2011 knowing little about this place except for camping on the Spit, halibut…

Former Gov. Frank Murkowski speaks on a range of subjects during an interview with the Juneau Empire in May 2019. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion

Alaska Voices: We live in a real world — or do we?

Events taking place today in the energy world should be of critical concern to our country, our Congress…

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Obituaries

Margaret Rose (Coleman) Trulson

“Peg, Peggy, Nana” passed peacefully in her home on April 9, 2023.

A pair of bald eagles perch on a rock at the Homer Spit on Wednesday, April 5. (Photo by David Rigas)

Community

Best Bets

It’s spring. It’s winter. It’s spring. It’s winter. What more can the Betster say? No matter the weather,…

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Daniel Perry plays the viola at the Homer Youth String Orchestra Club dress rehearsal in preparation for the Spooky Strings Halloween concert at the Islands and Oceans Visitor Center in October 2022.

Community

Local music director, teacher, and performer nurtures Homer’s music scene

With a belief that creating music together can help build stronger communities, violinist Daniel Perry has been nurturing…

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

Mike O'Meara

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Oil-powered politics cheats Alaskans

Ireland Styvar headshot.  Photo provided by Ireland.

Opinion

Point of View: The future of a better education lies in Alaska’s ability to STEAM things up

I am Ireland Styvar, a deeply worried Homer High Choir student.