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Taking a winter break

Homer’s new galleries and public art spaces celebrate with new or ongoing arts exhibits

Bella, 2.5-year-old female. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Bella

Bella is the absolute sweetest girl around. She’s a shepherd mix with a heart of gold. Just under…

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Mara Ruiz birth

Mara Ruiz was born on Dec. 22, 2024, at South Peninsula Hospital to parents Lillian Sloth and Fernando…

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Best Bets

Well folks, it’s officially 2025! Here’s to the new year — let’s approach it with resolve to find…

Le Roy Clendenen

Obituaries

Le Roy Wiley Clendenen

Lee, a longtime resident of Anchor Point, Alaska, passed away peacefully at the age of 80. Born in…

Scot Gilliland

Obituaries

Scot Allen Gilliland

November 18, 1964 – November 30, 2024

Sharon Ryckman

Obituaries

Sharon Kesliq Ryckman

January 9, 1944 – December 7, 2024

Laurie Rudy (right), board treasurer for the Anchor Point Food Pantry, and Rebecca Rudy (left) host the first night of a two-day bake sale fundraiser for the Anchor Point Food Pantry held at the Virl “Pa” Haga VFW Post 10221 on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in Anchor Point, Alaska. Items for sale during the fundraiser were made and donated by members of the community. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Best Bets

The Betster hopes that all those who celebrate had a very merry Christmas! Now it’s time to look…

Charlie and Arabella, 5-year-old females. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pets of the Week: Charlie and Arabella

These gals are quite the pair. Charlie is outgoing and loves attention. She is affectionate and so entertaining.…

U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, addresses a crowd with President-elect Donald Trump present. (Photo from U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan’s office)

Opinion

Opinion: Sen. Sullivan’s Orwellian style of transparency

When I read that President-elect Donald Trump had filed a lawsuit against the Des Moines Register, my first…

Mike O'Meara.

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Letters to the Editor

Assembly should amend or defeat public comments ordinance

Opinion

Point of View: Property tax system needs reform

As a longtime resident of Homer and a real estate broker deeply connected to the Kenai Peninsula, I’ve…

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Looking to an art-filled New Year

Homer Council on the Arts lines up a series of performances, exhibits and classes for 2025