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Kathy Morton

Obituaries

Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Morton (nèe Hayes)

January 3, 1954 – August 3, 2025

Lola, 6-year-old female, and Maui, 10-year-old male (bonded pair). Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

Community

Pets of the Week: Lola and Maui

These two would love a family to call their own.

A vintage Underwood typewriter sits on a table on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, at the Homer News in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

Opinion

Opinion: Alaska’s public media is under threat. Together, we can save it.

When people think about what connects Alaska’s far-flung communities and our limited road access, the first answers are…

Mike O'Meara.

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Thanks to the Homer Foundation!

Woman of Wisdom Roberta Highland holds her award from South Peninsula Haven House in this photo taken July 25, 2020, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo courtesy South Peninsula Haven House)
Woman of Wisdom Roberta Highland holds her award from South Peninsula Haven House in this photo taken July 25, 2020, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo courtesy South Peninsula Haven House)

Community

Celebration of life — Roberta Highland

A Celebration of the Life of Roberta Highland will be held on Saturday, Aug. 9 at 2 p.m.…

Rep. Sarah Vance participates in a candidate forum hosted by the Peninsula Clarion and KBBI 890 AM at the Homer Public Library in Homer, Alaska, on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Opinion

Point of View: Rep. Vance must step away from education funding opposition

Below is the petition to our District 6 representative, Sarah Vance. This petition was sent to her before…

Daniel Hennick

Obituaries

Daniel P. Hennick

Daniel P. Hennick, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend, gently passed away on July…

A vintage Underwood typewriter sits on a table on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, at the Homer News in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

Opinion

Opinion: Our country requires leadership

An open letter to Alaska’s congressional delegation

A vintage Underwood typewriter sits on a table on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, at the Homer News in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

Opinion

Opinion: Schools and strength in challenging times

Public schools have existed in America for hundreds of years. As our country has grown, so too has…

Alaska Senate President Gary Stevens, a Kodiak Republican, left, talks with House Speaker Bryce Edgmon, a Dillingham independent, before Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s State of the State speech on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, at the Alaska State Capitol. (Klas Stolpe/Juneau Empire)

Opinion

Opinion: Legislature has a constitutional duty to address Dunleavy vetoes

If we do not act during this special session, the vetoes will become permanent

Gov. Mike Dunleavy, a Republican, speaks during a news conference in April 2023. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion

Opinion: Anti-everything governor

Nothing wrong with being an obstinate contrarian, unless you would rather learn, build consensus, truly govern and get…

Mike O'Meara.

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Announcing a peaceful demonstration

Years Ago

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past