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Rep. Bill Elam speaks during a legislative update to the joint Kenai and Soldotna chambers of commerce in Kenai, Alaska, on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Opinion

Opinion: Education accountability starts at home — not just in Juneau

Hyper-partisan politics don’t belong in classrooms.

Almon Carroll

Obituaries

Almon Carroll

November 3, 1940 – July 21, 2025

Barbara Seaman-Runnoe

Obituaries

Barbara Seamon-Runnoe

December 29, 1955 – July 8, 2025

Former Homer News Editor-in-chief Michael Armstrong poses for a photograph Oct, 26, 2024, in Wilmington, Vermont. (Photo by Janet Shook/courtesy)

Community

Aging Gracefully: Write your own story

In accepting death, I think we then will appreciate life that much more.

Pauline Hanson

Obituaries

Pauline Jean Hanson

Longtime Alaskan and Ninilchik, resident, Ms. Pauline Jean Hanson,84, passed into heavenly rest on Friday, June 20th, 2025,…

Mike O'Meara.

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Dear Rep. Vance,

Larry Persily. (Juneau Empire file photo)

Opinion

Opinion: Begich and Sullivan failed to represent Alaskans

Certainly, Alaska’s three-member congressional delegation by themselves cannot stop every bad idea pushed by the Trump administration. It…

Opinion

Opinion: China’s path to world dominance is being laid by President Trump’s policies, including in Alaska

Incentives to build EVs and expand solar and wind energy are being phased out in favor of significant…

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 are still waiting for their furever home.

Years Ago

Community

Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

An old photo from the Robert Kvasnikoff Foundation depicts the last two seal skin qayaqs made in Nanwalek lying on the beach near Nanwalek and Port Graham, Alaska. Photo provided by Nancy Yeaton

Opinion

Point of View: Sand

The sand reminded me to say your name as I prayed again for you and your families.

Former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola speaks at the Alaska Democratic Party’s state convention on May 18, 2024, at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall. (Juneau Empire file photo)

News

Peltola sues over husband’s fatal Alaska crash; investigation points to decisions he made

Former Alaska Congresswoman Mary Peltola has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the people who employed her husband…

Artist Ingrid McKinstry stands next to her current mixed media exhibit and her work available year-round at Fireweed Gallery in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Ingrid McKinstry

Community

An exploration of curiosity

Local artist showcases new and previously completed mixed media pieces.