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The Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference is held at Kachemak Bay Campus starting on Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference returns for 23rd year

This year’s keynote presenter is author Ruth Ozeki.

Alaska Department of Education and Early Development Commissioner Deena Bishop and Gov. Mike Dunleavy discuss his veto of an education bill during a press conference March 15, 2024, at the Alaska State Capitol. (Mark Sabbatini/Juneau Empire file photo)

Opinion

Opinion: Strong policy, proven results

Why policy and funding go hand in hand.

Students and family members appraise the Jackson Pollock-inspired art project in one of the classrooms at West Homer Elementary on Friday, May 2, 2025, during their annual Arts Extravaganza, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo courtesy of Amy Russell)

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West Homer Elementary, Flex showcase student art for First Friday

Students show off arts and crafts projects and works representing a wide variety of artistic disciplines.

A vintage Underwood typewriter sits on a table on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, at the Homer News in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

Opinion

Opinion: Debunking myths about education in Alaska

Last week, the Alaska Legislature passed House Bill 57, which would provide a $700 boost to per-student funding.…

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)

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Opinion: The Jones Act — crass protectionism, but for whom?

Alaska is dependent on the few U.S.-built ships carrying supplies from Washington state to Alaska.

Maui, 9-year-old male, and Lola, 6-year-old female. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

Community

Pets of the Week: Lola and Maui

This bonded pair are smart, affectionate and curious.

Rep. Justin Ruffridge (let) and Sen. Jesse Bjorkman (center) address constituents during a town hall event on Saturday, April 15, 2023 in Kenai, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

Opinion

Opinion: Keep Alaska open for business

Our job as lawmakers is to ensure that laws passed at the ballot box work effectively on the…

Mike O'Meara.

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

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Celebration of Life — Joyanna Geisler

We invite the community to honor the life and legacy of Joyanna Geisler on Friday, May 16 from…

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Best Bets

The Shorebird Festival has arrived! Get out your scopes, binoculars and other birding paraphernalia and hit the trails,…

Image provided by the Office of Mayor Peter Micciche.

Opinion

Opinion: Taxes, adequate education funding and putting something back into your pocket

Kenai Peninsula Borough taxpayers simply can’t make a dent in the education funding deficit by themselves, nor should…

JD Nolan and Lisa Nolan stand outside the newly reopened Cosmic Kitchen on Monday, April 28, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

Community

Cosmic Kitchen returns under new ownership

The restaurant will pay homage to the original.