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Galen Wayne Gordon

Obituaries

Galen Wayne Gordon

February, 25, 1935 - January, 3, 2026

Linda Johnson

Obituaries

Linda Johnson

Linda Dorothy Johnson passed away on October 19th, 2025 at the age of 73. She was the beloved…

Eileen Ann Heppeard

Obituaries

Eileen Ann Heppeard

“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, sister and friend, Eileen…

Community

Death notice: Marvin “Ted” Dale Smith

Marvin “Ted” Dale Smith passed on Dec. 27, 2025 in his home. There will be a celebration of…

Charlie and Percy Weasley, 1.5-year-old males. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

Community

Pet of the Week: Charlie and Percy Weasley

These two are currently being fostered, but it’s time they find they furever home.

Mike O'Meara.

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Dear legislators, vote yes to override SB 113

Years Ago

Community

Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

Larry Persily. (Juneau Empire file photo)

Opinion

Opinion: Trying to deny voters a choice is getting to be a bad habit

Alaskans this fall will vote for the third time whether they prefer open primary elections to choose their…

Jim Jansen and Joe Schiernhorn are co-chairs of the Keep Alaska Competitive Coalition. Photo courtesy of Keep Alaska Competitive

Opinion

Opinion: Alaska’s winning formula

Alaska is experiencing an energy renaissance, thanks to a stable fiscal framework that gives businesses and investors the…

Pam Groves of the University of Alaska Fairbanks looks at bones of ancient creatures she has gathered over the years from northern rivers. The remains here include musk oxen, steppe bison and mammoth. Photo by Ned Rozell

Opinion

What killed the world’s giants?

Most of the large animals that have walked the surface of Earth are no longer here. Why?

Mike O'Meara.

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

The world needs more empathy

Larry Persily. (Juneau Empire file photo)

Opinion

Opinion: Reelection should not be the measure of success

The Alaska Legislature will reconvene in Juneau in less than two weeks, with a stack of difficult issues…

Four members of the Riley Creek wolf pack, including the matriarch, “Riley,” dig a moose carcass frozen from creek ice in May 2016. National Park Service trail camera photo

Opinion

The Riley Creek pack’s sole survivor

As I was driving down the highway one spring day eight years ago, I saw a shaggy, gray-black…