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Biscuit and Beignet, 1-year-old sisters. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

Community

Pets of the Week: Biscuit and Beignet

These two are gentle souls patiently waiting for adoption.

Mike O'Meara.

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Community makes a difference

Children are photographed outside their now shuttered school, Pearl Creek Elementary, in August 2024 in Fairbanks, Alaska. (Photo provided by Morgan Dulian)

Opinion

Opinion: Reform doesn’t start with cuts

Legislators must hold the line for Alaska’s students

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, speaks to Anchor Point residents during a community meeting held at the Virl “Pa” Haga VFW Post 10221 on Friday, May 30, 2025, in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

Opinion

Opinion: Big beautiful wins for Alaska in the Big Beautiful Bill

The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) is one of the most transformative pieces of legislation for Alaska in…

Peony farmer and artist Gerri Martin hold a bouquet of budding Red Charm peonies in front of her packhouse of Diamond Ridge Road near Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Gerri Martin

Community

Budding flowers, budding art

Local artist and peony farmer showcases the flowers in a new body of work.

Years Ago

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

Deena Bishop, commissioner of the Department of Education and Early Development, discusses the status of school districts’ finances during a press conference with Gov. Mike Dunleavy at the Alaska State Capitol on Thursday, April 17, 2025. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)

Opinion

Opinion: The fight to improve public education has just begun

We owe our children more than what the system is currently offering

Fiona, 2-year-old female. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

Community

Pet of the Week: Fiona

She’s a quirky young gal with a heart of gold.

Artist Tom Reed begins to paint the silhouette of musician David Webster on July 2, 2025 in Homer, Alaska. Reed added 10 artists to the wall over the last few weeks, marking the end of the art project he began in 1985. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

Community

Artist Tom Reed adds 10 local artists to iconic Homer wall mural

They mark the final additions to the 40-year art project.

A participant in the 2019 July Fourth parade, hosted by the Homer Chamber of Commerce, rides his motorcycle down Pioneer Avenue.

News

8th annual Salute to Vets Motorcycle Rally returns

The 8th Annual “Salute to Vets Motorcycle Rally” is set to return to the Kenai Peninsula on July…

Mike O'Meara.

Opinion

Letters to the editor

Walking challenge supports community well-being

Larry Persily. (Juneau Empire file photo)

Opinion

Opinion: Murkowski bought time for a new governor to do better

Among all the sections in the so-called Big Beautiful Bill that will drive up the federal deficit, pour…

A clipping from a Homer Death Cafe poster.

Community

Homer group tackles death and dying through open conversations

The local group mirrors a growing worldwide trend of “Death Cafes.”