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Harlan Werner birth

Harlan Werner was born on March 29, 2024, at South Peninsula Hospital to parents Carson Chambers and Matthew…

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Miles Puckett birth

Miles Puckett was born on March 31, 2024, at South Peninsula Hospital to parents Ruthie and Matthew Puckett…

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First Friday flourishes in first Art Walk of spring

Homer’s galleries and public art spaces showcase artists’ work during the first Art Walk of Spring. Stroll the…

Gov. Mike Dunleavy discusses his veto of a wide-ranging education bill during a press conference on Friday, March 15, 2024 at the Alaska State Capitol. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)

Opinion

Point of View: Alaskans families want and deserve education reform

If you read the mainstream papers and blogs and spend just a little bit of time on social…

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

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Point of View: Dunleavy’s emergence as a MAGA soldier

Gov. Mike Dunleavy appears to be sharpening his MAGA credentials to land a seat in Trump’s cabinet should…

The Alaska Legislature meets in a joint session Jan. 18 in a failed attempt to override a veto by Gov. Mike Dunleavy to education funding. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)

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Point of View: Republican legislators are surrendering their constitutional power

Checks and balances of power are central to our system of government

Bob Shavelson (courtesy photo)

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Point of View: Lies are the enemy of democracy

“A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes.”

Mike O'Meara.

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Letters to the Editor

The reality of climate change

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Anchor Point man sentenced for sexual abuse of minor

On Wednesday, March 20, 53-year-old Scott Ring from Anchor Point was sentenced by Superior Court Judge Bride Seifert…

The seal of the State of Alaska. (James Brooks / ADN)

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Homer man found guilty of charges in largest Homer Police drug seizure

A Homer jury convicted 56-year-old Trevor Latimer of multiple drug-related charges last Thursday, the State of Alaska Department…

Dawson Slaughter is president of the Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce and a candidate for State House District 6. (Courtesy photo)

Opinion

Point of View: Children, education, obligation

Our children and the future children of Alaskans must always be the priority and first in our education…

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Best Bets

Well folks, it’s officially breakup season — no, not that kind of breakup. The Betster means the kind…

Leigh, three-year-old female. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Leigh

This gal is one of the sweetest cats around. Leigh has been with us far too long (two…