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Nancy Lord at the Reflections of Attu art show on Friday, July 6, 2018 at Islands and Oceans Visitor Center in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Jennifer Tarnacki)

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‘Reflections of Attu’ exhibit looks at WWII battle through art

As part of the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Attu, three artists visited Attu and Kiska Islands.

The sign for the Ocean Shores RV Park on the Sterling Highway, Homer, Alaska, as seen on June 29, 2018. The longtime campground formerly known as Ocean View RV Park reopened last month under its new owner, Michael Warburton, who also owns Ocean Shores Motel next door. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Longtime RV park reopens under new owner

After a few year’s hiatus, one of Homer’s first recreational vehicle campgrounds has come back to life. With…

News

Mariner drowns in Cook Inlet; body brought to Homer Harbor

A Kenai man died at sea Thursday after falling overboard from a commercial fishing boat this morning north…

International event to raise awareness of endangered Mexican porpoise

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International event to raise awareness of endangered Mexican porpoise

Editor’s note: This story has been corrected to indicate where Emma Luck attends college. She is a student…

International event to raise awareness of endangered Mexican porpoise

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International event to raise awareness of endangered Mexican porpoise

Editor’s note: This story has been corrected to indicate where Emma Luck attends college. She is a student…

Columnists

Point of View: Legislation addresses opioid addiction

Alaska is facing a public health emergency due to opioid-based pain killers. Alaskans are dying and families are…

Community

After attacks on journalists, we remain defiant

We’re not going to grumble about our jobs as journalists. Yeah, the industry has been stressed lately, and…

<span class="neFMT neFMT_PhotoCredit">Photo provided</span>                                One of Francois Girard’s “Bird Blocks,” on display at Art Shop Gallery.

Community

High summer brings diversity to arts scene

At the peak of summer with long days, warm temperatures and sunny skies, First Friday in Homer bursts…

Letters to the editor

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the editor

Mayor Zak did right thing by standing up to prejudice

Outdoors & Recreation

Butt ugly lingcod make bad pets but great eating

It’s been a few years but last weekend I was asked again what I thought of lingcod and…

News

Homer Solar Tour is Saturday

Homes and businesses using varieties of solar power are on tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday…

The sign for the Ocean Shores RV Park on the Sterling Highway, Homer, Alaska, as seen on June 29, 2018. The longtime campground formerly known as Ocean View RV Park reopened last month under its new owner, Michael Warburton, who also owns Ocean Shores Motel next door. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Longtime RV park reopens under new owner

After a few year’s hiatus, one of Homer’s first recreational vehicle campgrounds has come back to life. With…

Judy Flora stands among columbine in Homer, Alaska, on June 29, 2018, her penchant for the flowers realized. (Photo by Rosemary Fitzpatrick)

Community

Keep gardens manageable

Now this is a truly beautiful Sunday night. Peaceful, soft breeze, bird song and a garden that will…