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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: A viable option: A railroad extension from the North Slope

The recent announcement by the State’s bank AIDEA (Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority) and the Alaska Gas…

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

Opinion

Opinion: A budget that chooses the right policies and priorities

Alaska is a land of unmatched potential and opportunity. It always has been, and it always will be…

Mike O'Meara

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

No letters were submitted for the Dec. 19 issue of Homer News.

Rep. Sarah Vance, candidate for State House District 6, participates in a candidate forum hosted by the Peninsula Clarion and KBBI 890 AM at the Homer Public Library in Homer, Alaska, on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Opinion

Point of View: Vance out of touch in plea to ‘make more babies’

In order to, as she states, “make more babies,” women have to be healthy and supported.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy explains details of his proposed state budget for next year during a press conference Dec. 12 at the Alaska State Capitol. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)

Opinion

Opinion: Governor fails at leadership in his proposed budget

By Larry Persily

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Community

Departing for a ‘Funk’-y universe

Homer artist showcases a second installation of her mixed media, “Panda Mick’s Universe” of plush art doll characters

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Community

Pet of the Week: Bella

Bella is a smart and sweet young gal. She would love to join an adventurous family who wants…

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Community

Best Bets

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! That’s what the weather said last week, though the…

Michael Huff

Obituaries

Michael Lee Huff

May 29, 1943 – December 3, 2024

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Community

Best Bets

With less than two weeks to go until Christmas, the Betster hopes y’all have gotten your holiday shopping…

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Community

Pets of the Week: Charlie and Arabella

This is quite the pair of friendly felines. They are a bonded pair and would love to join…

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Opinion

Annual Homer Christmas Bird Count to take place Saturday

This year marks the 125th annual National Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count (CBC) — the longest running citizen…

Opinion

Point of View: It is easier to build strong children

During the 33rd Alaska Legislature, state elected officials negotiated a much needed bipartisan solution to meet the legislature’s…