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Pier One Theatre presents its summer season of live local performances.

Attendees listen to another person share their thoughts on community-building at the Homer Public Library on Tuesday, April 29. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

Community

Finding hope in Homer

A community-building conversation was held on April 29.

Kachemak Swim Club athletes pose for a photo during the Alaska Swimming State Championships at the Bartlett Pool in Anchorage, Alaska. (Photo courtesy of Jaime Roth)

Sports

Local swimmers participate in Alaska State Swimming Championships

Kachemak Swim Club athletes competed in the Alaska Swimming State Championships April 24-27 at Bartlett High School in…

Dale Banks stands in his production facility in Kachemak City on Monday, April 28. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Local manufacturer takes hit from tariff hike

Loopy Lupine has provided Alaska restaurants with locally made paper products since 2010.

Douglas Waclawski sits at his desk in his office at Homer High School on Thursday, May 1. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Waclawski to retire from Homer High after 18 years in district

The Homer High principal spent 15 years at the local high school.

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Alaska to require retailers to post warnings about alcohol cancer risk

The measure goes in to effect Aug. 1.

Amiah Jared points out Sandhill Cranes as an example on the modified “Guess Who?” game board she created for her final practicum on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Kachemak Bay Campus, in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Semester by the Bay students present final practicum projects

The program offers undergraduates from across the country the opportunity to study the biological sciences in Alaska.

Willie Eben

Obituaries

Willie Eben

October 21, 1963 – April 24, 2025

West Homer Elementary students stand outside the Homer Senior Center during their tour to perform Shakespeare this spring. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Brewer)

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After-school Shakespeare club gives students theatrical outlet

West Homer Elementary students last month had their third annual tour to the Homer Senior Center.

Individual Artist Awards logo. Photo courtesy of the Rasmuson Foundation

Community

Rasmuson Foundation accepting applications for Individual Artist Awards

Project Awards are for short-term projects that clearly benefit the artist and their development.

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Free spay and neuter clinic coming to Soldotna this month

The upcoming clinics will be held May 29-June 1 at Redoubt Elementary School in Soldotna.

Brian Ormond stands with ANCOR Board President Lori Kress at the awards ceremony in San Diego on Wednesday, April 9. (Photo courtesy of Kim Champney)

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Homer caregiver named as a 2025 Alaska Direct Support Professional of the Year

The recognition honors professionals exemplifying a workforce that empowers community inclusion for people with intellectual, developmental disabilities.

Mike and Sully, two male budgies. Lovey, male, and Missy, female budgie. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

Community

Pet of the Week: Four Budgies

They come in pairs, but the 4 don’t need to be adopted together.