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Roberta Highland

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Roberta Highland

July 8, 1949 – April 24, 2025

Winter Marshall-Allen of the Homer Organization for More Equitable Relations, Homer Mayor Rachel Lord, and Jerrina Reed of Homer PRIDE pose for a photo after the mayoral proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month on Tuesday, May 27 at the Cowles Council Chambers. (Photo courtesy of Winter Marshall-Allen)

News

City of Homer recognizes Pride Month, Juneteenth

Mayor Rachel Lord brought back the tradition of mayoral proclamations May 12.

West Homer Elementary School Japanese Club instructor Megumi Beams (center), walking with the Alaska Japanese Club float, carries a cardboard Taiko drum and waves to the crowd at the 70th annual Homer Winter Carnival Parade on Pioneer Avenue on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024 in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

Opinion

Opinion: Community support helps foster cultural and educational exchanges

The Alaska Japanese Club Homer thanks community for supporting Student Ambassadors’ delegation project.

Carey Restino of Homer Hilltop Farm rearranges flowers at her booth during the first market of 2025 on Saturday, May 24. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

Community

Farmers Market kicks off season

The local market has been operating seasonally since 2000.

Danny Girl, 11-year-old female. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

Community

Pet of the Week: Danny Girl

This sweet senior knows how to sit back and relax.

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News

Potential remains of missing Texas boaters discovered in sunken vessel

The vessel capsized 16 miles west of Homer in Kachemak Bay in August.

Mike O'Meara

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Thank you for funding life-changing travel experience

Boats return to the Homer Harbor at the end of the fishing period for the 30th annual Winter King Salmon Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2024 in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

Opinion

Opinion: Funding sustainable fisheries

Spring is always a busy season for Alaska’s fishermen and fishing communities. The air is full of anticipation…

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Opinion

Opinion: Fight fascism — have dinner

I try to get to as many political rallies as I can to voice my resistance to the…

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Community

Caring for your inner garden

Former community member writes a book to support individual and community well-being.

Years Ago

Community

Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

A flower wreath is displayed outside the Snowshoe Hollow Farm booth at the Homer Farmers Market during its opening weekend on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

Community

Best Bets

Summer is officially here, and that means the arrival of so many things — sandhill crane colts, summer…

Gov. Mike Dunleavy holds a press conference on Monday, May 19, 2025, to discuss his decision to veto an education bill. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire file photo)

Opinion

Opinion: On fiscal policy, Dunleavy is a governor in name only

His fiscal credibility is so close to zero that lawmakers have no reason to take him seriously.