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Jason Davis. Photo courtesy of City of Homer

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Point of View: Please support this unique trail opportunity

In the hills above Karen Hornaday Park, Homer has a rare opportunity to add something unique to Homer’s…

Sen. Jesse Bjorkman, R-Nikiski, speaks during a joint luncheon of the Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce in Kenai, Alaska, on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Opinion: Alaskans deserve a real voice in decisions about public land

Like many Alaskans, I was caught off guard when meetings were announced about the idea of creating a…

Mike O'Meara, first cartoon of 2026.

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Reading a poem by an old friend

The Homer Animal Shelter's Home-to-Home program aims to reduce stress for pets transitioning to a new home. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Home-to-Home program offers smooth transitions for pets

Every pet deserves a smooth, less-stress transition to a new, loving home.

Kachemak Bay Birders member Gary Lyon watches for birds near the Land’s End Resort condos on the Homer Spit during the Christmas Bird Count count day on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Christmas Bird Count sees nearly 70 species on count day

The 2025 Count Day species total was above the average for the last 20 years, though total number…

UAF seismologist Carl Tape, age 9, stands outside on his family’s Fairbanks deck at minus 50 degrees F on Jan. 23, 1989. “Carl was ahead of his time,” said Rick Thoman. “Now people pose in front of the UAF sign.” Photo courtesy Walt Tape

Opinion

Fuzzy memories of a real Alaska cold snap

More than 35 years have ticked away since I turned my pickup left onto a North Pole road…

Tarri Lee Thurman and Marlon Prazen

Obituaries

Tarri Lee Thurman and Marlon Prazen

August, 24, 1957 - December, 12, 2025 and November, 19, 1960 - December, 13, 2025

Mike O'Meara.

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Thank you for supporting Alaska Japanese Club

Elma, 10-month-old female. Photo courtesy Homer Animal Shelter

Community

Pet of the Week: Elma

This little girl is a gentle soul with a huge heart.

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Larry Persily. (Juneau Empire file photo)

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Opinion: Low oil prices a ‘bah humbug’ for state treasury

It’s the season of warm wishes, goodwill, families and friends. It’s a time for gifts, sharing old memories…

James Havens of Anchorage painted this image of a woolly mammoth that illustrated a cover of Science magazine in which appeared the work of UAF’s Matthew Wooller and his colleagues. Photo provided by Ned Rozell

Opinion

A whale of a mammoth tale

Matthew Wooller couldn’t believe his ears after a California researcher rang his cellphone recently.