News

Young musicians show their talent

On the weekend of Feb. 27-29, 14 dedicated young musicians, aged 6 to 17, gathered at West Homer…

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Juneau visit teaches valuable lessons

Recently I had the opportunity to attend the Alaska Youth for Environmental Action (AYEA) Civics and Conservation summit.…

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Sharing roads all about courtesy

This spring, notice the variety of methods that Homer residents and visitors use to travel around town. Our…

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Extending food tax wrong way to go

Now, regarding the push by the borough mayor to extend the food tax to the entire calendar year…

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Homer needs to clean up its act

Does Homer like the reputation of being the dirty, dusty little cosmic hamlet? The dirt-clogged streets and clouds…

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Body of missing Homer man found in Kodiak harbor

KODIAK (AP) — The body of a Homer man missing in Kodiak since Feb. 22 has been recovered.…

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More questions than answers

What on earth is going on when: 1. Approximately three years ago, a city attorney, city Manager and…

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Way to go, Rep. Seaton

Thank you, Rep. Paul Seaton, for sponsoring HB182 which would bring back a state income tax in Alaska.…

Players on the Mariner boys soccer team fight to claim posession of the ball during a rainy team scrimmage last Monday. From left are Charles Rohr, Jake Marquardt, Simon Dye, Koby Etzweiler and Timothy Blakely.

Sports

Mariners’ soccer season underway

Mariner girls and boys soccer teams are working hard to prepare for the first games of their short…

Four generations pose for a photo at the Homer Elks Lodge Easter egg hunt on Sunday afternoon. At center, bottom, is Trinity Critchett, great-granddaughter of Tepa Rogers, right, granddaughter of Anita Critchett, left, and niece of Denali Critchett, center.

Community

Homer’s Best Bets

Congratulations, citizens. This week you earn the distinct honor of directly participating in your government. Unlike voting, where…

Community

Fisheries group seeks art

The Alaska Chapter of the American Fisheries Society holds its 42nd annual meeting in Homer Nov. 2-6 and…

Community

Homer writer signs book

Homer writer and filmmaker Jean Aspen signs her book, “Arctic Daughter,” from 4-6 p.m. April 15 at the…

Community

Lee Ann Roripaugh visits Bunnell

Writer Lee Ann Roripaugh visits Bunnell Street Arts Center for a residency later this month. At 6 p.m.…