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Carter, young male black lab mix. Photo courtesy Homer Animal Shelter

Community

Pet of the Week: Carter

This shy guy loves to play or just cuddle and hang out.

Van Abbott.

Opinion

Looting the republic

A satire depicting the systematic extraction of wealth under the current U.S. regime.

A University of Alaska Fairbanks skater takes the ice against Long Island University in February 2024. Photo courtesy Leif Van Cise

Opinion

The physics of skating and slap shots

When two NHL hockey players collide, their pads and muscles can absorb enough energy to power a 100-watt…

Years Ago

Community

Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

Max Wrobel was born Jan. 14, 2026, at South Peninsula Hospital in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Shelaine Woodrum

Community

Max Wrobel birth

Max Wrobel was born on Jan. 14, 2026, at South Peninsula Hospital to parents Shelaine Woodrum and Bradley…

Larry Persily. (Juneau Empire file photo)

Opinion

Opinion: It’s OK not to be one of the beautiful people

This is for all of us who don’t have perfect hair — and for those of us with…

Alaska’s natural gas pipeline would largely follow the route of the existing trans-Alaska oil pipeline, pictured here, from the North Slope. Near Fairbanks, the gas line would split off toward Anchorage, while the oil pipeline continues to the Prince William Sound community of Valdez. (Photo by David Houseknecht/United States Geological Survey)

Opinion

Opinion: Alaskans must proceed with caution on gasline legislation

Alaskans have watched a parade of natural gas pipeline proposals come and go, as in go nowhere. They…

Elaine Grabowski

Obituaries

Elaine Grabowski

September, 17, 1955 – December, 29, 2025

Beverly J. Hawk

Obituaries

Beverly J. Hawk

December, 12, 1933 - September, 15, 2025

Beverly "Lizzie" Jane Greischel

Obituaries

Beverly “Lizzie” Jane Greischel

February, 6, 1954 - December, 22, 2025

Suzanne Greenwood (Zan)

Obituaries

Suzanne Greenwood (Zan)

Suzanne “Zan” Greenwood passed away at home on the night of the Winter Solstice, her longtime companion by…

Vanita Pearl Thurmond

Obituaries

Vanita Pearl Thurmond

July, 23, 1938 - January, 9, 2026