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Ariana Holschen was born on April 18, 2023, at South Peninsula Hospital to parents Noemi Holschen and Zak Holschen of Homer, Alaska.

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Ariana Holschen birth

Ariana Holschen was born on April 18, 2023, at South Peninsula Hospital to parents Noemi Holschen and Zak…

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Damon Decoeur birth

Damon Alfred Decoeur was born on April 26, 2023, at South Peninsula Hospital to parents Raquel Decoeur and…

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Death Notice: Patrick Grady

A Celebration of Life will be held at Bishop’s Beach on Sept. 4, 2023, for Patrick Grady (1948-2023)…

Homer artists Art Koeninger (left) and Brad Hughes (right) stand in front of the Loved and Lost Memorial Bench on April 26, 2023 during a ceremony in which the newly-installed lotus lamp was turned on. Photo by Christina Whiting

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Nothing says spring in Alaska like the return of migratory birds and birders. Easily identified by the spotting…

Years Ago

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

“Tidal Grooves,” a watercolor painting by Jan Peyton is on display through May in the Kachemak Bay Water Color Society’s annual spring show at Fireweed Gallery in Homer Alaska. Photo provided by Fireweed Gallery

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Spring on display at May’s First Friday events

Local galleries celebrate the season, showcasing new work by established and emerging artists

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Homer High School. (Homer News file photo)

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The lotus lamp for the Loved and Lost Memorial Bench was lit April 26 in front of the Homer Public Library.

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A light for the lost

“Loved and Lost” memorial bench lamp-lighting ceremony honors Murnane and the missing

George Nathan courtesy photo.

Obituaries

George Nathan

George Nathan, retired pilot and an integral member of the Seldovia community, passed away peacefully on April 7th,…

Photo provided by Robert Tarnowske
Former owner, J.J. Carroll, pictured in the 1980s, when Sunny’s Service was a Chevron gas station.

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Meet your Neighbor: Sunny’s Service

Longtime Homer business closes after 66 years

HOWL youth and adults clean Bishop’s Beach on Earth Day, Saturday<ins>, April 22, 2023</ins>. From left to right, Quinn Blackstock, Kate Crowley, Declan Gaylord, Ellowyn Hansen, Bjarn Hansen, Charlie Mitchell, Jamie Cloud, Ashley Hansen. Photo by Christina Whiting

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Holy spectacular spring! Between the sweet sounds of the Sandhill Cranes returning, the spectacular views of the Northern…

Photo by Christina Whiting
Andy Wills, owner of the Old Inlet Bookshop shows a book he received from his mother’s bookshop collection on Monday, March 27.

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Bookseller celebrates 25 years sharing his passion for used, vintage, and hard-to-find books

Andy Wills dreams of empty bookshelves he can fill. A third-generation bookseller, he is the owner of The…