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Spring “Mariner Way Award” honorees stand outside the Homer High School after a celebration in their honor on April 16. Students from top left to right are Ryan Holm, McKenna Black, Liam Young, Gracie High, J.J. Felice, Tilea Lockwood, Willow Hinsberger, Logan Matysczak, and Nik Macauly. (Photo courtesy of Homer High School)

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Homer High School announces spring recipients of Mariner Way award

These traits include toughness, compassion, drive, integrity, character, sportsmanship and citizenship.

Kyle Schneider instructs community members during Feb. 21, 2023, community chorus at the Mariner Theatre. (Photo by Christina Whiting/Homer News)

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Homer musicians to make Alaska debut of conceptual piece ‘We Are Phoenix’

The work is being performed by select choirs in all 50 states and nine additional countries.

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University of Alaska Anchorage, Kachemak Bay Campus nursing students pose for a photo on Wednesday, April 16 after their presentation of paralytic shellfish poisioning.

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Wellness workshop tackles rural public health concerns

The April 16 informational session addressed tick-borne illnesses and paralytic shellfish poisoning.

A crane flock looks out over Kachemak Bay at the Inspiration Ridge Preserve in early September last year. (Photo courtesy of Kachemak Crane Watch/Nina Faust)

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Return of the cranes

The first cranes of the year have been spotted returning to Kachemak Bay to nest.

Historic Elwell Lodge Guest Cabin is seen at its new spot near the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge’s Visitor Center. (USWS)

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An enduring legacy — Kenai National Wildlife Refuge cabins

My first encounter with Kenai National Wildlife Refuge cabins was as a Youth Conservation Corp leader in 1984…

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Pet of the Week: Truffle

She’s beautiful and she’s sweet.

Mike O'Meara.

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Letters to the Editor

Your legislators’ votes impact our daily lives

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Community

From crayons to showcase

Homer youth showcases her creativity in gallery exhibit.

HoWLers Quinn Blackstock, Arwyn Linder, and Eden Fox (left to right) pick up trash around town during the annual DiRtBaG Clean-Up Week on Monday, April 21, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. Since 2011, 900 DiRtBaGs have cleaned up 1720 bags of litter from Homer’s trails, beaches, streets and sidewalks. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Best Bets

So many exciting things happening this week! Check out the first ever Growers’ Conference at KBC on Friday…

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

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Opinion: To prevent abuse and neglect, support child care providers

Laurie Mead, the owner of Kyrie N’ Friends, a licensed child care facility in Soldotna, serves a hot…

A sign in support of Homer Senior Citizens Inc rests on display at the “Sustained Resistence, Makes a Difference” rally on Saturday, April 19. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Homer senior center board seeks to declare bankruptcy

The IRS last week levied $138,000 from the local nonprofit’s bank accounts.

Protestors stand with an American flag and a sign that reads “DEFUND HATE” on Saturday, April 19 at WKFL Park during the “Sustained Resistence, Makes a Difference” Rally. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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More than 600 gather for ‘Sustained Resistance, Makes a Difference’ rally

It was at least the third time this year the Homer community gathered to protest the Trump administration.