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Advocating for more equitable public school choice

It’s about choice, not money when it comes to improving student outcomes.

Dr. Lars Matkin sits with a happy patient post-surgery in January at South Peninsula Hospital. The surgery marks the first time in recent years that a hip replacement was done locally. (Photo courtesy of South Peninsula Hospital)

News

Total hip replacement surgery now offered at South Peninsula Hospital

South Peninsula Hospital now offers total hip replacement surgeries locally through South Peninsula Orthopedics.

All that remains of the deconstructed cabin. (Photo courtesy of Sean Derry)

Community

Sean Derry displays ‘From Always Until Now’ at Bunnell Street Arts Center

The exhibit will be featured March 7 to April 2.

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Community

Pet of the Week: Gilbert

Gilbert is a very sweet and smart young boy. He knows some basic commands already and has been…

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Community

Best Bets

There are some great, informational events happening this week, Homer — don’t miss out! If you’re curious to…

Students perform at the Homer OPUS fundraiser on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at Chapman School in Anchor Point. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

Community

Homer OPUS hosts spaghetti fundraiser and concert for elementary music program

The fundraiser came ahead of the Sea of Strings spring concert on April 10.

Mike O'Meara.

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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

Homer Community Food Pantry offers thanks to community

The Homer Community Food Pantry would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of those who…

West Homer Elementary School Principal Eric Waltenbaugh. (Homer News file photo)

Opinion

Opinion: Alaska homeschools are in a race to the bottom

Imagine a school of nearly 23,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade with thousands of teachers. There are…

Gov. Mike Dunleavy is seen in a screenshot of a news conference on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, in Anchorage. (Screenshot)

Opinion

Opinion: The time is right to establish the Alaska Department of Agriculture

The establishment of a Department of Agriculture has been the top priority of the Alaska Farm Bureau for…

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Community

The art of March

Homer’s galleries and public art spaces celebrate the increasing daylight hours and quick approach towards spring and summer…

Homer broomball players pose on Dec. 7, 2024 at Kevin Bell Arena. Broomball has been an active, accessible Homer community sport for years. If you’re interested in seeing it played, come out this weekend and support your local players or give it a swing yourself and hop on the ice! (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

Sports

Kbay Krakens to host Saturday broomball tourney

The Kbay Krakens — Homer’s local broomball team — will host a tournament this Saturday at the Kevin…

The Kachemak Swim Club team poses for a picture at the Alaska Swimming Age Group Championships on Feb. 14, 2025 in Fairbanks, Alaska. (Photo courtesy of Eric Sundheim)

Sports

Kachemak Swim Club attends Fairbanks championship meet

Five Kachemak Swim Club athletes competed earlier this month in the Alaska Swimming Age Group Championships in Fairbanks.…