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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

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The art of teaching

Alaskan artist shares her passion for painting and inspiring others to paint

Tela O’Donnell Bacher coaching wrestling in September 2022 at Newhalen School in Dillingham. Photo provided by Tela O’Donnell Bacher

Opinion

Point of View: Homer Middle School wrestling wraps up the 2024 season

What a season! Homer Middle School had 38 wrestlers join wrestling, way more than we have had in…

Opinion

Point of View: Announced Harbor fees for seine skiff moorage don’t compare to industry standard

I recently became aware of the new tariff changes which would charge us for our seine skiffs. I…

Mike O'Meara.

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

A letter to lawmakers on education funding

Business

Black Press Media concludes transition of ownership

Hyperlocal news network Black Press Media, which operates Sound Publishing, completed its sale Monday (March 25), following the…

Larry Persily. (Juneau Empire file photo)

Opinion

Opinion: No Alaska governor has ever so boldly held schools and students as political hostages

‘Star Trek’ reference looks past real argument for school funding

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Community

Best Bets

It’s here, folks! The first day of spring — can you tell yet? Cross your fingers that winter…

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Community

Pet of the Week: Homer Animal Shelter temporarily closed

Please spread the word! (Not the virus).

Years Ago

Community

Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

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‘Exquisite small treasures’

Homer woman weaves together her passion for science and art

Packing boxes are left over after distribution day at the Homer Community Food Pantry at Homer United Methodist Church on Monday, March 16, 2020, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer Newws)

Opinion

Point of View: Filling the community fridge

Elks Lodge, Safeway, Kenai Peninsula Food Bank, volunteers and private donors, among others, make the Free Fridge Project…

Opinion

Point of View: Won’t you be my neighbor?

March is a unique time for Alaskans — a renewed energy as the sun returns, a rediscovery of…