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Homer Public Library's BOB the bookmobile ends the 2023 summer season.  The bookmobile participates here in the Homer Fourth of July parade.  Photo provided by Lin Hampson.

Opinion

Point of View: Book recycling is alive and well in Homer

Like many Alaskans, BOB the Bookmobile is ready to hibernate for the winter. But what a great summer…

Mike O'Meara

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Thank You Lane Chesley!

Emilie Springer/ Homer News
Community members discuss components of the six priorities for the 2023 MAPP on Friday Oct. 13 at the Kachemak Bay Campus in Homer, Alaska.

News

Meeting narrows down community health priorities

Members of the public gathered last week to discuss a community health needs assessment conducted every three years,…

Internet cables (Peninsula Clarion file)

Opinion

Point of view: Why Alaska needs the Affordable Connectivity Program

The ACP helps households that need internet access for work, school, health care, and other essential activities

Volunteers pick up and document marine debris during the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies' CoastWalk clean-up on the beach at Diamond Creek on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. (Finn Heimbold/Homer News)

Community

Best Bets

If you haven’t done so already, or if you’ve managed to put it away between the last rainy…

Years Ago

Community

Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

Roswell, 11-year-old male. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

Community

Pet of the Week: Roswell

This sweet senior is waiting for his furever home. Roswell is gentle, smart, and oh-so-adorable. He’s lived with…

Artist Krista Etzwiler hangs her ceramic pinch pots on reclaimed wood at The Bagel Shop on East End Road in August in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Krista Etzwiler

Community

Creating art amidst grief

Homer ceramicist Krista Etzwiler’s “Arukah Project” is on display through the end of the month

Mike O'Meara

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Harbor expansion is for benefit of all

(Juneau Empire File)

Opinion

Opinion: How to protect individuals from financial damage caused by irresponsible elected officials

Think of the several million dollars the state treasury, the Kenai Peninsula Borough and Municipality of Anchorage have…

Photo courtesy Tirzah R. Parsons.

Obituaries

Tirzah R. Parsons

In Loving Memory Tirzah R. Parsons

Photo courtesy Matt Schneyer.

Obituaries

Matt Schneyer

Matt Schneyer died in SPH after almost 2 years in the hospital’s Long Term Care unit.

USDA/NRCS logo. Photo provided

Community

Conservation Corner

Season Extension: The Winter Garden