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The Homer News sign hangs on the outside of the newspaper's former office building on Landings Street on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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A man holds an American flag at a vigil for Charlie Kirk on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 at Mariner Park on the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

News

Homer holds vigil for Charlie Kirk; highlights opening of local Turning Point Education private school

The vigil was organized in part by District 6 Rep. Sarah Vance.

Patrick Shields

Obituaries

Patrick Shields

March, 17, 1957 - September 4, 2025

Judy Sanford

Obituaries

Judy Sanford

February, 16, 1941 - September, 17, 2025

Russell Grainger

Obituaries

Russell Grainger

January 19, 1943 - September 14, 2025

Stephen Mack

Obituaries

Stephen Joseph Mack

November 26, 1941 – September 5, 2025

Mike O'Meara.

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Hospital seeking board members

Larry Persily. (Juneau Empire file photo)

Opinion

Opinion: Scoring political points from murder is killing the country

It’s distressing enough that so many people are murdered in this country. Children in school, children at church,…

Maui (10-year-old male) & Lola (6-year-old female). Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

Community

Pets of the Week: Lola and Maui

They’re wonderful dogs who don’t deserve to be here one day longer.

Annie Garay is the Community Health and Wellness Educator Nurse for South Peninsula Hospital. Photo provided by Annie Garay

Opinion

Opinion: Planet Youth Homer contributes to well-being of our youth

As a Homer-grown gal, I’ve experienced the joy of life surrounded by the bay, mountains, fresh air, wide-open…

Years Ago

Community

Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

Gov. Mike Dunleavy holds a press conference on Monday, May 19, 2025, to discuss his decision to veto an education bill. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire file photo)

Opinion

Dunleavy: A tribute to Charlie Kirk and the First Amendment

Today, I write this as not only your governor, but as a citizen of our great country who…

Mike O'Meara.

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Homer Foundation funds opportunities for youth