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They’re Back

A bald eagle brings a branch to another eagle sitting in a nest in a spruce tree near…

Role models can change a community

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Role models can change a community

Editor’s Note: MAPP,  Mobilizing for Action through Planning & Partnerships, is a local coalition that aims to use…

Heroin addiction hooks Homer

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Heroin addiction hooks Homer

Homer has a heroin problem, and it is growing.  Similar to the fable of the blind men each…

Sports

Wrestlers bring home top tournament finishes

Popeye wrestlers earn 22 medals Popeye Wrestlers traveled to Palmer over Easter weekend for the largest tournament leading…

News

Analysis finds buying Anchorage LIO close to cost of moving offices

An independent review of the Legislative Council’s options to deal with the Anchorage Legislative Information Office building found…

News

Bills propose increased local contributions to pension plans

JUNEAU— Bills calling for increased local contributions to two state pension programs and an overhaul of a community…

News

State bond package unlikely

With little appetite from legislators for a general obligation bond package, bare bones capital budgets the next couple…

News

Enstar, Furie seal gas deal through April ’21

Enstar Natural Gas Co. appears to have locked up 90 percent of its gas supply needs into 2021…

Experts teach new fishermen the ropes

Opinion

Experts teach new fishermen the ropes

The Kachemak Bay campus of Kenai Peninsula College is offering half a dozen classes for boat owners, deckhands…

Crocuses are in bloom at the Homer Bookstore last Saturday. South-facing planters that get plenty of spring sun have begun to sprout flowers.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

Community

Homer’s Best Bets

As you travel around town on Friday, don’t be surprised if you see some strange things. Holy crocuses!…

Leonard

Community

Pet of the Week

Such a handsome boy, Leonard is gentle and loving. You wouldn’t know by looking that he is completely…

Community

Court Report

Court records show the following actions taken in Homer District Court through March 29: Judgments James M. Peltier,…

Community

Trooper Report

March 19 Alaska State Troopers at 10 a.m. went to a crash near Anchor Point. Troopers said a…