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Alaska just recorded its hottest month — ever

Alaska has been America’s canary in the coal mine for climate warming, and the yellow bird is swooning.

Letters to the Editor

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Thank you Homer Recreation Group

Philip Licht, Executive Director of Set Free Alaska in a 2017 photo. (Photo provided)

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Point of View: Set Free Alaska wants to work better with Homer

For the last seven months Set Free Alaska has been pursuing the development and launch of a residential…

Point of View: Salmonfest should be about more than drugs, alcohol

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Point of View: Salmonfest should be about more than drugs, alcohol

What is the point of Salmonfest? To celebrate salmon, enjoy live music, delicious food and tasty drinks in…

Best Bets

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Best Bets

Smoke has it’s place. In a certain amber or red ales, in a campfire pit, and up a…

Years Ago

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Years Ago

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Arts briefs

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Arts briefs

Bunnell holds mural reveal party

Joolee Aurand, on bottom, demonstrates a yoga pose in this undated photo taken in Homer, Alaska. (Photo provided)

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Ecstatic YogicStatica offers 12 hours, 12 teachers, 12 styles

On Saturday, Homer Council on the Arts will present a full day of community yoga instruction with a…

Homer area sports and recreation

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Homer area sports and recreation

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Pet of the Week: Maggie

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Pet of the Week: Maggie

Pet of the week

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Cops and Courts

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Cops and Courts

Information about fire, police and troopers is taken from public records consisting of logbooks and press releases.

Homer Farmers Market: Fresh Market food can be invaluable — but also cheaper than big stores

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Homer Farmers Market: Fresh Market food can be invaluable — but also cheaper than big stores

How much is fresh worth to you? You can see it at the Homer Farmers Market twice a…