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The Exxon Baton Rouge, smaller ship, attempts to off-load crude from the Exxon Valdez that ran aground in Prince William Sound, Valdez, Alaska, spilling over 270,000 barrels of crude oil, shown March 26, 1989. (AP Photo/Rob Stapleton)

Opinion

Point of View: Exxon Valdez oil spill brought out local heroes

When the Exxon Valdez ran aground in Prince William Sound 35 years ago, and the spilled oil spread…

Mike O'Meara

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

An Epic Success

Nola, six-month-old female. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

Community

Pet of the Week: Nola

Nola came in very sick and spent several weeks in recovery. She never let that get her down…

Years Ago

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

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Mt. Augustine is visible in the distance looking out across Kachemak Bay as the sun sets on Wednesday, Feb. 28.

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Best Bets

Ah, spring — that time of year when the snow starts melting, the sun stays out longer, you…

Sarah Vance. (Photo provided)

Opinion

Point of View: Strengthening Alaska grand juries

Upholding constitutional intent for transparency and accountability

Larry Persily. (Juneau Empire file photo)

Opinion

Point of View: Some state lawmakers need to embrace reality, not PFD political theater

It was a polar-opposite week in the Legislature. While the Senate Finance Committee was reviewing honest numbers about…

Mike O'Meara

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

No letters were submitted to Homer News for the March 14 issue.

Photo courtesy Elaine Plante.

Obituaries

Elaine Plante

Elaine Plante passed away at the age of 82 on February 19, 2024 in San Diego, California.

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Community

Best Bets

How’s the first week of March treating y’all? The Betster has been enjoying the sun, and hopes that…

Years Ago

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

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Community

Pet of the Week: Asa

Husky lovers, it’s your lucky day! Asa is young, sweet and smart as a whip. We’re told she…

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Community

Passion for photography and nature

Homer photographer debuts her work in a solo exhibit