Elections
City Council candidate filing period opens Aug. 1
The filing period for Homer City Council candidates opens Tuesday, Aug. 1, and ends at noon Tuesday, Aug.…
Outdoors & Recreation
Learning from the tourists: halibut fishing is a heck of a lot of fun
Every summer we jaded Homerites sometimes scoff at the sport halibut fishermen who head out almost daily (except…
News
Short search ensues after truck found fallen off Baycrest Hill; driver had crashed days earlier
Homer Police continue investigating an incident in which a Homer man crashed his truck off Baycrest Hill over…
News
First responders find truck off Baycrest Overlook; driver not hurt
This story has been updated at 5:20 p.m. to confirm that Homer Police contacted the crash victim. Members…
Community
Years Ago
20 years ago in the Homer News Homer sent a proposal to the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee…
News
Letters to the editor
Dipnetters: Remember where
China Poot reds come from Dip netting has been great at China Poot and we…
News
Grace Ridge Last Saturday guided hike offered
Join Alaska State Parks on their monthly Last Saturday guided hike, Saturday, July 29. Taz Tally, photographer and…
News
Couple completes first fat bike journey from Point Hope to Utqiagvik
In the past 10 years since fat bikes have become popular for riding on beaches and snow in…
News
Correction
Correction: In a July 17, 2017, story, “Ethics complaint could be denied,” the Homer News incorrectly described Anchorage…
Community
Pet of the Week: Smokey
Pet of the Week Loving and handsome Smokey needs your help. He was adopted a few weeks ago,…
Community
Comments sought for winter ferry schedule
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities proposed Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) schedule for fall, winter…
Community
Town Crier
The Homer Volunteer Fire Department reminds campers to extinguish camp fires when done and to thoroughly stir embers…
Sports
Homer golfers play in Anchorage tourney
Five senior golfers from Homer played in the Senior State Amateur Golf Tournament at Anchorage Golf Course last…