Sports
Halibut fishing brings shifts in derby leaders
Michigan angler Molly Malthby continued to hold onto her lead in the 2014 Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby, with…
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Fisherman charged with taking lingcod out of season
Alaska Wildlife Troopers on June 11 cited an Anchorage commercial fisherman for retaining lingcod during a closed season…
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100-plus kids attend Vacation Bible School
It may be summer vacation, but a large number of Homer area youngsters just completed one more week…
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Grants help Pratt’s intern program
On behalf of the board, staff and volunteers of the Pratt Museum, thank you to the Dave and…
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With a little help from friends
On solstice Saturday, a few hundred people came together in Ulmer’s parking lot to celebrate the longest day…
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Many contribute to success of event
The Kachemak Bay Campus of Kenai Peninsula College would like to extend its sincerest appreciation and gratitude to…
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Thieves steal from community
How utterly discouraging: Our garden has been robbed again. A few weeks back the president of Homer Emblem…
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Nonprofit Needs
Editor’s Note: In conjunction with the monthly “Pay It Forward” column, the Homer News is printing a list…
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Mentoring: important way to pay it forward
Who mentored you? It’s a question that I ask new “Big” volunteers when I interview them at Big…
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What’s the city going to do?
An open letter to all Homer City Council members, Mayor Beth Wythe and City Manager Walt Wrede: The…
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Natural gas assessment inequity already has been decided in court
Regarding the natural gas line assessments, this January, Superior Court Judge Huguelet stated: “The city’s assessment with respect…
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Voting language trial begins
ANCHORAGE (AP) — A judge in Anchorage is conducting a trial in a voting rights lawsuit filed by…
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Voting ‘no on one’ will do much to help state’s business climate
As every business person knows, Alaska can be a tough place to do business. Much of what makes…