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Point of View: Let’s make sure the Mulchatna massacre never happens again

This killing is unprecedented in scale in Alaska since statehood or anywhere else in modern America

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski . (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)

Opinion

Point of View: Healthy oceans are vital to Alaska

I reintroduced several pieces of legislation aimed at sparking innovations in the blue economy

Peonies are in bloom along Pioneer Avenue on Friday, July 21, 2023 in Homer, Alaska as Homer celebrates its City of Peonies designation. Photo by Christina Whiting

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Best Bets

The sun is shining, the peonies are blooming, the Spit is hopping and the salmon are running. Summer,…

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Pet of the Week: Una

Pet of the Week: Una

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Homer happenings from years past

Community member Jacob Chrisman, photographed on Thursday, July 20, 2023, is the owner of Alasandro's Market, a gourmet market specializing in imported cheeses, dry-cured meats and charcuterie platters, that opened on Heath Street in June. Photo by Christina Whiting

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Meet Your Neighbor: Alasandro’s Market

With his new specialty market, Homer man pays homage to his Italian heritage and his passion for cheese

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Learning new things at the Homer Farmers Market

Every week at the Homer Farmers Market I manage to learn something new.

"Sunrise," a photo collage on metal of kelp and beachglass by Seldovia artist Jenifer Cameron is on display at Homer Council on the Arts through July. Photo courtesy Jenifer Cameron

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Collaging with nature

Seldovia artist creates photo collages from tidal treasures

Mike O'Meara

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Thanks for making music camp a success

Photo courtesy Bonnie Ann Dunbar Hahn.

Obituaries

Bonnie Ann Dunbar Hahn

Bonnie Ann Dunbar Hahn died peacefully surrounded by family on July 14th , 2023, in Homer, Alaska.

Seastars cling to pilings below the Homer Harbor at Land’s End Resort during a low tide on Sunday, July 2, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. Photo by Christina Whiting

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OK, so the summer weather has not shaped up to be the best in terms of sun-filled days…

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Pet of the Week: Liza

Liza is a fun gal with a sweet heart. She loves to be around you, tell you about…

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Homer happenings from years past