Sports
Figure skating and hockey begin at Kevin Bell Arena
Figure skating with weSkate begins on Sunday, Sept. 25. The program teaches figure skating from age 5 through…
Sports
Weekly sports highlights
Upcoming events • Swim and dive competes at Kenai on Sept. 16 at 3 p.m. for dive and…
Sports
North Pole angler stands to win $15,000 in derby
As the end of the Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby draws near, the top place is still held by…
News
Homer student wins scholarship, honored for community service
Homer High School senior Robert Martin became the first Homer youth to receive the Summer of Heroes scholarship…
Community
Homer teen gets Dall Ram on family hunt
The first time 13-year-old McKenzy Johnson took a shot at the Dall ram she missed. Though McKenzy, her…
Community
Years Ago
20 years ago in the Homer News: Homer Police Chief Dennis Oakland ended up in pursuit of a…
News
Despite economic challenges, public education a wise investment
Some people believe the school year is a marathon, but I liken it to a 400-meter run —…
News
Share your favorite recipe for new cookbook
If you are also a big fan of the Homer Farmers Market, you probably get their e-newsletter and…
News
Gov. Walker encourages Alaskans to grow more of their food
JUNEAU — You can grow a 20-pound cucumber in Soldotna, but pay $5.79 for a one-pound bag of…
News
’16 visitor season beats ’15
Busy. Packed. Barn busters. Steady. Excellent. In a survey of Homer tourist businesses last week, that’s how some…
News
Why this director will vote yes on HEA proposal
Why I will vote ‘yes’ on HEA exemption from RCA control I’ve lived in Homer for the last…
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Fall hours at the Homer Visitor Center
Visitor center extends hours The Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center is extending its hours through September…
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School district works to prevent suicide
This week is National Suicide Prevention Week, from Sept. 5-11. World Suicide Prevention Day is Saturday. Alaska has…