A "no camping" sign at the Baycrest Hill turnout states the city rules for staying there.-Photo by McKibben Jackinsky, Homer News

News

Putting safety first pits motorist against city code

Long hours of fishing near the Barren Islands over the Fourth of July weekend and a 4 a.m.…

A trumpeter swan preens on a dock

Outdoors & Recreation

Preening on the dock of the lake

Betsy Scott sings while Eddie Wood plays the cajon at the Homer Council on the Arts Street Faire last Saturday.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

Community

Homer Street Faire

Visitors to the annual Homer Council on the Arts Street Faire on Hazel Avenue enjoyed sunshine, music, arts…

Missy

Community

Pet of the Week

Watch out, evildoers, Miss Marple is on the case! This young calico’s got the scent: is it tuna? …

Community

Courts

Court records show the following actions taken in Homer District Court through July 18: Judgments Aliesha L. Ottobre,…

Community

Troopers

Troopers July 15 Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited a 54-year-old Homer man for commercial fishing during a closed period…

Community

Cops and Courts

Information about fire, police and troopers is taken from public records consisting of logbooks and press releases. Anchor…

Bailey R. Gillis

Obituaries

Bailey Ruth Gillis

Anchorage resident Bailey Ruth Gillis, 18, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 14, 2014. A celebration…

Community

Announcements

Please report sandhill crane colt (chick) sightings to Kachemak Crane Watch. Include location, date, time and number of…

News

Alaskans lose, oil companies win

The state has not done an audit on the oil companies since 2007. The governor does not want…

News

Cyclists grateful for improvements

  The Homer Cycling Club would like to thank the Department of Transportation, and their receptivity to the…

News

Kudos to Conoco; let trickle begin

  In a day and age of corporate men, I am Conocoman. I confess, even with leftist leanings…

News

Council should read judge’s order

  This is a reminder to the residents of Homer of the upcoming city council meeting to be…