News
Aderhold apparent council winner; 2nd place too close to call
In unofficial Homer City Council results, Donna Aderhold has emerged as the apparent top vote getter, taking 46…
News
Political novices competing for assembly District 9 seat
Of the Kenai Peninsula Borough’s assembly districts, District 9 on the lower peninsula is one of the largest.…
News
Services vs. Revenue
At a Town Hall meeting last week to discuss city of Homer budget options, about 50 people heard…
Community
Alaska’s beauty inspires artists
Whether it’s the romantic streets of Paris or the tropical allure of Hawaii, most artists who visit a…
News
$42,500 settlement OK’d by council in condominium case
In the long-running Ken Castner v. City of Homer case, the Homer City Council on Monday approved a…
News
‘Pirate’ arrested for terroristic threats at ferry terminal
A man witnesses described as “dressed like a pirate” faces a charge of second-degree terroristic threatening, a felony,…
News
Despite PSP scare, co-op oysters safe
Although the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation last week shut down a Halibut Cove oyster farm because of…
News
Police find basket vandal, but no charges yet filed
Tire tracks and a tip lead police last week to the man who burned and then destroyed the…
News
Cannabis panel waits for state to finish regs
Now that cannabis, also known as marijuana, has been made legal in Alaska for possession and ultimately cultivation,…
News
Budget, beaches, bud hot subjects at debate
Homer got its first look at most of the Homer City Council candidates last Friday for the Friends…
News
Co-op oysters safe despite Halibut Cove PSP scare
Although the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation last week shut down a Halibut Cove oyster farm because of…
Elections
Stroozas: Desires to bring business mindset to city
In a long career that includes photography and natural gas sales, food has been the start and the…
Elections
Smith: Wants families represented on council
Lifelong Alaskan Heath Smith, 50, comes with a multigenerational political pedigree. Though Smith is running for political office…