News

National sales tax wrong for Alaska

Mead Treadwell recently endorsed the national sales tax at a debate. This national tax would have a major…

News

Miller can’t be bought

My family and I recently had the honor and pleasure of hosting Joe Miller and some of his…

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Joe Miller leads in right direction

In November we have the chance to replace a liberal senator who supports the agenda of Barack Obama…

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Atwater announces resignation as school district superintendent

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Superintendent Steve Atwater announced his resignation during his superintendent’s report to the Board…

Sports

Softball teams line up for tournament

Eight softball teams are “tightening up” as the Homer city tournament approaches, says commissioner of the Homer Softball…

Sports

Nereus claims first in Converse Cup

In the Homer Yacht Club’s Converse Cup, held Aug. 2 on Kachemak Bay, Nereus sailed into first place.…

Sports

High school Community Rec programs canceled

With Kenai Peninsula Borough maintenance crews making unexpected repairs at Homer High School, the gym, mat room, weight…

More than 80 runners and walkers participate in the 2013 Breast Cancer Run. This year’s run and ride is Sunday at Mariner Park. Registration is at 8 a.m. The race starts at 9 a.m.-Photo by McKibben Jackinsky, Homer News

Sports

Homer goes pink for annual breast cancer run, ride

Light pink flags. Dark pink flags. Big flags flying from businesses. Small flags flying from vehicles. No matter…

Community

Chicken Liquor plays Down East in September

California old-time string band Chicken Liquor performs 8-11 p.m. Sept. 4 at the Down East Saloon. Featuring “rollicking…

Community

Writer, artist hold retreat at Peterson Bay

Writer Marilyn Sigman and artist Marilyn Kirkham lead “Line by Line,” a writing and art retreat Aug. 22-24…

Community

Marian Beck offers plein-air workshop

Halibut Cove artist Marian Beck offers a plein-air, or open-air, workshop from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 17 in…

Community

Grandmother Drum keeper offers drum-making class

White Eagle Medicine Woman, the drumkeeper of the 7-foot wide Alaska Grandmother Drum, and performance artist Michaela Baumgartner…

Community

Hear stories of Alaska women

For the Carl Wynn Nature Center’s Fantastic Fridays series, Rosie Burgess and friends share stories of amazing Alaskan…