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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

Domino, 2.5-year-old female. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

Community

Pet of the Week: Domino

Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe but Domino is still waiting for her furever home. Please consider…

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Community

2024’s 1st First Friday

While a few of Homer’s galleries and public art spaces take a break from exhibiting for the month…

Mike O'Meara

Opinion

Letters to the Editors

Don’t fund education with stones

Opinion

Opinion: A Constitution 101 lesson for Sen. Sullivan

Four constitutional questions related to Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn the 2020 election are likely to be decided…

The logo for South Peninsula Hospital.

News

South Peninsula Hospital earns five-star patient rating

The hospital is the only one in the state to have earned five stars

Photo courtesy Donald Dean Huffnagle

Obituaries

Donald Dean Huffnagle

Longtime Homer resident Donald Dean Huffnagle, 64, passed away Dec. 24, 2023.

Photo courtesy Roger Dale Wiste

Obituaries

Roger Dale Wiste

Longtime Alaskan and Ninilchik resident Roger Dale Wiste, 67, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 19.

Opinion

Point of View: Banning Russian seafood imports is good for Alaska

In Alaska, it is well known that “Seafood sustains us.”

Opinion

As ecosystems change, so much environmental laws

Climate change is melting glaciers and creating new salmon habitat in the Taku, Stikine and Unuk rivers —…

Former Gov. Frank Murkowski speaks on a range of subjects during an interview with the Juneau Empire in May 2019. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion

Opinion: Service to the country

Is there a means by which we can bring about common sense and stability through a shared experience?

Opinion

Is there a Santa Claus who can deliver education funding?

As a kid growing up in rural Alaska, Christmas was special. We’d hunt for the perfect Christmas tree…

Opinion

3 reasons to contact your legislator for education funding today

In mid-January, 45 legislators can make an enormous difference for Alaskan communities around the state. Between Jan. 16…