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Artist Deb Lowney poses with a statue in France in 2017. Photo provided by Deb Lowney

Community

Art examines life

Local wood carver uses art to process the world around her and to respond to social issues

Mike O'Meara

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Thank you for making Fezziwig fundraiser a success

Alaska Council of School Administrators logo. Photo provided.

Opinion

Op-Ed: The K-12 Fiscal Cliff: Who is Responsible? Everyone!

Infrastructure takes many forms, from roads and buildings to the human infrastructure that enables our systems to function.…

The former Lighthouse Village property, now owned by Doyon Inc. and the proposed site for the construction of a large hotel complex, is photographed on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

Opinion

Point of View: Doyon needs a new perspective

They could take this gem of a location and turn it into a profitable first-class birding mecca

Photo courtesy Marlene Jayne Helm.

Obituaries

Marlene Jayne Helm

Marlene Jayne Helm, age 71, passed away on January 15, 2024 at her home in Tucson, Arizona.

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Best Bets

Gather ‘round for the latest on fun and free community events! Kachemak Bay Campus has a full calendar…

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

Jeffrey, two-year-old male. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

Community

Pet of the Week: Jeffrey

Jeffrey is a two-year-old darling in perfect health. He loves other cats and kids, and is an easy-keeper.…

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Community

New year, new art walk

February First Friday introduces fresh exhibits

Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships. (Logo provided)

Opinion

Point of View: Now the real work begins

Have you ever worked diligently toward a goal only to find the “real work” on the other side?

Mike O'Meara

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor,

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: That none may go hungry

The Homer Community Food Pantry thanks sources of donated resources they offer to Homer residents

Photo provided by Homer High School Yearbook staff
Homer High School Poetry Out Loud competition winners Bea McDonough, Clark Milstead and Bryce Glidden on the Mariner High School Stage on Jan. 24.

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Poetry Out Loud: Homer High students advance to regional poetry competition

Homer High School hosted the annual Poetry Out Loud recitation contest last Wednesday, Jan. 24. Students school-wide were…