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”Harbor at Night,” a photograph taken by Andrew Tomey in the winter of 2021, showcases boats in the Homer Harbor and is one of several images on display in his solo exhibit through February at Kachemak Bay Recovery Connection in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Andrew Tomey

Community

Recovery and connection through art

A journey from recovery to creativity, local photographer showcases landscape and wildlife images in his first public exhibit.

Pier One Theatre is photographed on the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska. Photo courtesy of Pier One Theatre

Community

Pier One Theatre honors local thespians and volunteers

Pier One Theatre held an awards night last week at Red Bird Kitchen.

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Community

Best Bets

There’s a lot happening in Homer, folks, and all over the peninsula and the state. The Betster hopes…

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Community

Pet of the Week: Misty

Misty is a gentle soul. She’s a big gal with an even bigger heart. She gets along with…

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

Point of View: Reclaiming truth — How we can fight back against pink slime journalism

This term describes a growing trend in journalism, misleading, sensationalized content designed not to inform, but to manipulate.

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Eric Antrim inspecting bridges near Kake in 2023.

Opinion

My Turn: In response to the mass firings of Forest Service and other federal workers

I am Eric Antrim, a proud member and the elected Recording Secretary for National Federation of Federal Employees…

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Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Another missed opportunity?

Obituaries

Leland Thomas Shelford

June 7th, 1935 – February 5th, 2025

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Finance Director Elizabeth Hayes takes questions during the Homer budget development meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11 in the Mariner Theatre at Homer High School in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

News

‘The fight has to be with Juneau’: Homer reacts to potential school closures

The community gathered Tuesday for budget conversation after announcement of potential school closures.

University of Alaska Anchorage Chancellor Sean Parnell speaks at a celebration of the 60th anniversary of Kenai Peninsula College in Soldotna, Alaska, on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Opinion

Opinion: KPC offers opportunities and transforms lives

For over 60 years, KPC has created career pathways and served as a trusted community partner.

Homer High School DDF students Kayla Kalafut and Raiden Skorski-O’Donnell perform their duet acting piece in November at South High School in Anchorage. (Photo courtesy of the Homer High School DDF program)

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‘Random Acts’ will celebrate 21 years of Drama, Debate and Forensics

The fundraiser helps the local DDF team pay their way to state.

Southern Kenai Peninsula Resilience Coalition youth project manager Anna Meredith explains the history of the Icelandic prevention model at the Planet Youth Homer event hosted Thursday, Jan. 6, 2025, at Kachemak Bay Campus in Homer, Alaska. The collaborative community project is aimed at providing parents and caregivers the resources and information to help support Homer area youth. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Planet Youth Homer kicks off community discussion

The new program seeks to bring the Icelandic Prevention Model to Homer.

South end of Homer Harbor on Tuesday, April 11 in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Emilie Springer/ Homer News)

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Homer Harbor staff responds after boat sinks over weekend

The 43-foot Bayliner sunk in the harbor over the weekend and was removed Tuesday.