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Homer woman creates Alaska- and ocean-themed metal artwork

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Opinion: Music to the ears of America’s adversaries

Two weeks ago, U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan made a commendable effort to end Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s, R-Ala., one-man…

Photo courtesy Toras J. Fisk

Obituaries

Toras James Fisk

Toras James Fisk, 101, of Homer, Alaska, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023.

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

Point of View: Need for accounting and legislative oversight of the permanent fund

The governor or Legislature or both need to conduct an audit format available to the public or engage…

A piece of the longtime Homer mural outside of Nomar points out the newly fallen snow on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. (Finn Heimbold/Homer News)

Community

Best Bets

Farewell fall, and hello winter — make way for all the snowfall! This Betster would like to remind…

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

Community

Pet of the Week: Peewee

This sweet boy is waiting so patiently for his furever family. He is gentle, gets along with other…

Years Ago

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

Community

Turkey trot to support food pantry, celebrate community

Homer’s 5K Turkey Trot Fun Run/Walk returns this year on Thanksgiving Day, along with a food drive supporting…

"Curious One" is a mosaic piece created by Cindy Nelson, whose work is available year-round at Ptarmigan Arts. Photo provided by Cindy Nelson

Community

Express yourself

Homer artist pursues a variety of mediums, encourages others to explore their means of expression

Opinion

Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic receives support for outreach efforts

Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic was recently awarded a $40,000 grant from Alaska Run for Women to support…

(Juneau Empire File)

Opinion

Opinion: Imagine the cost of health and happiness if set by prescription drug companies

I’ve been reading more about prescription drug prices lately: How they are set; why many are so high,…

Mike O'Meara.

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Thanks for helping us landscape in Kachemak

Opinion

Civic actions that carried weight

I have seen some wonderful civic actions in the last few years. I was at a Kenai Peninsula…