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As short as our Alaskan summer may be, it still seems to be enough to embolden us and…
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Mariners defeat Ben Eielson High School, will head to state championship game
It’s a year of firsts for the Homer Mariners. After clinching their first ever Division III Peninsula Conference…
News
Canvass board certifies election; Lord passes Venuti for most votes
With all votes officially counted, results have remained the same after Tuesday’s municipal election, with Caroline Venuti and…
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Paul Banks Elementary students get schooled in Beluga Lake, Slough ecology
What lies in the depths of Beluga Lake is now slightly less mysterious to Jennifer Waltenbaugh’s second grade…
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Weekly high school sports highlights
Upcoming events Homer High School Volleyball — The Mariners varsity volleyball team will play Friday, Oct. 6 and…
Sports
Homer’s Autumn Daigle wins state cross-country championship race
Saturday was a great day for young Homer runners, but it was especially sweet for sophomore Autumn Daigle,…
Sports
Mariners roll over Cougars, celebrate seniors and conference title
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to correct the name of the school Homer played when they…
News
Council gives first pot shop green light
The Homer City Council gave the green light to what will likely be the first marijuana retail store…
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Mike Illg looks forward to another year on the Board of Education
After getting a taste of the Kenai Peninsula School District Board of Education with a partial term, member…
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Council votes not to extend borough-level tax exemption to disabled veterans to Homer
After considering a move that would have granted a few disabled veterans an increased exemption on their property…
Elections
Kelly Cooper looks ahead to next term, service after assembly
Homer’s Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly member Kelly Cooper will have smooth sailing into her next term, as she’s…
News
A conversation with Homer’s new assistant fire chief: Terry Kadel
Meet Homer’s newest assistant chief at the Homer Volunteer Fire Department: Terry Kadel. After years with the position…
Sports
Idaho resident wins Jackpot Halibut Derby
A lucky Idaho resident is walking away with this year’s Jackpot Halibut Derby top prize. Sam Mills, of…