News
Another Alaskan dies of COVID-19
Another Alaskan has died from COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the Alaska Department of…
News
Alaska senators break down relief package
Bill passed the Senate on Wednesday, House of Representatives on Friday
Community
Homer poet Hollowell hired to run Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference
In a sign that Homer’s literary arts scene will bounce back after closures prompted by the spread of…
Sports
Out of the Office: Nature in a time of pandemic can heal
As I write this I am in my third day of working at home — or, as I…
News
Local closures and event cancelations
Editor’s note: As a public service to keep people informed on the COVID-19 pandemic, the paywall for the…
News
COVID-19 closures announced
Update, 11:45 a.m. March 19: Homer Mayor Ken Castner declared a local emergency and Homer City Manager Katie…
News
More COVID-19 cases announced
Alaska gained three new cases of people who tested positive for COVID-19, Alaska Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne…
News
Homer News closes to walk-in traffic
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Homer News office will be closed to walk-in traffic starting today, March…
Community
Ivers Alaska tour is cancelled
As an example of how fast the COVID-19 pandemic can upend plans, last Friday morning the musician Eileen…
Opinion
Editorial: What future will we create?
In my other writing career I write science fiction. That art has come out of a near lifetime…
News
School meals will continue during extended break
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District will continue to feed students during the extended spring break, according to…
News
COVID-19 closures announced
Update, March 16: This story includes new information about new restrictions at South Peninsula Hospital’s Long Term Care…
Community
Artists look at disability in Homer Council on the Arts show
Over the years the Homer Council on the Arts has become known both for its encouragement of young…