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A humpback whale, seen from a boat last week, does a flip in Kachemak Bay.-Photo by Amelia Johnson

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Whales delight with lingering autumn shows

If you’ve spent more than 10 minutes out on the end of the Spit any time in the…

Sports

Brown Bears coming to Homer Saturday

On Saturday, Oct. 17, Homer hockey fans are in for a treat. Members of the Kenai River Brown…

It’s about  more than the score

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It’s about more than the score

It was a disappointing finish to a year marked by improvement for the Mariner football team. The Eielson…

Alaskans can proudly celebrate their seafood

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Alaskans can proudly celebrate their seafood

O ctober is National Seafood Month. This month we’re looking to spread the word to eat more Alaska…

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There’s a group of children in Haiti who could use a little help from you

A mericans are charitable souls. Everyone will agree that it feels good to help someone who truly is…

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Debunking some recycling myths heard in Homer

D o we or don’t we recycle in Homer? Have you ever driven up to the Homer Transfer…

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Council election not over yet

A Nov. 3 run-off election will determine whether political newcomer Heath Smith or incumbent Beau Burgess is the…

Sisters recreate great-great-aunt’s historic road trip

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Sisters recreate great-great-aunt’s historic road trip

Over the course of one day, the first woman documented to have driven solo across the contiguous United…

photo by Cristy Fry

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Whales all around

Whales swim through Kachemak Bay on Wednesday morning. Longtime residents report more humpback and Minke whales have stayed…

Community

Homer’s Best Bets

On Oct. 18, 148 years ago, at the Governor’s House in Sitka, Russia formally transferred possession of Alaska…

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Thanksgiving baskets need help

It is that time of year again when we start looking toward the  Community Thanksgiving Basket Program.  I…

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Go pink in October

Go pink in October to support local families affected by breast cancer. One in eight women in the…

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Thanks from new council member

Many thanks, Homer, for electing me to city council. I look forward to serving you for the next…