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John D. Ericson

Obituaries

John D. Ericson

February, 14, 1940 - March, 28, 2026

Anesha “Duffy” Murnane went missing on Oct. 17, 2019. Earlier this year, 36-year-old Kirby Calderwood pled guilty to her murder. (Photo provided, Homer Police Department)

News

Community can speak out on Homer woman’s murder ahead of killer’s sentencing

Kirby Calderwood will be sentenced July 1 for the second-degree murder of Anesha “Duffy” Murnane

Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion Potato and pea lentil curry is perfect served with steamed rice and garnished with Greek yogurt, pickled red onions, and fresh jalapeno.

Features

Lentil curry stirs up some kitchen magic

Potato and pea lentil curry is bright and complex, not overly spiced, and a magical shade of green

The Cutting Edge Crew earned $500 for Homer Little League in the 2025 Homer Steps Up walking challenge. (Courtesy of South Peninsula Hospital)

Community

Registration opens for Homer Steps Up challenge

South Peninsula Hospital organizes community walking challenge to help improve overall health

Low clouds hang over Cook Inlet north of Anchor Point on Oct. 23, 2025. (Photo by Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon)

Opinion

The dwindling of Cook Inlet natural gas is real

Easily accessible gas in Cook Inlet is reaching its lowest point yet

Ned Rozell rides a plowed winter road on the Yukon River that allows cars and trucks to drive between Manley Hot Springs and the village of Tanana in the winter. Photo courtesy Forest Wagner

Features

Rolling through a blank spot on the map

RUBY — Beneath a bulbous waxing moon, we roll along on a ribbon of packed snow. The clear…

Gary, 6-year-old male. Photo courtesy Homer Animal Shelter

Community

Pet of the Week: Gary

He’s a gentle giant with a big heart.

Mike O'Meara. Cartoon for April 9, 2026.

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Wiggle Wednesday

Juneau Empire file photo
Larry Persily.

Opinion

Opinion: Time to stop playing games with politically rich dividend

Little kids can’t help but play with their food. Gamblers can’t stop playing with a pair of dice…

Eileen Clark

Obituaries

Eileen Clark

1945 - 2026

Community

Death notice: Eileen Yenney

Eileen (Lee) Yenney was born in Wishek, North Dakota on Dec. 11, 1937, and died on Feb. 26,…

Van Abbott is a long-time resident of Alaska and California and a full-time opinion writer. Photo courtesy Van Abbott

Opinion

Opinion: All promises abandoned

How promises of prosperity and peace became a politics of power and control.

Forest Wagner, left, and Ned Rozell pause in front of the tripod on the ice of the Tanana River at the town of Nenana. When river ice breaks up, whoever guesses the exact time the tripod falls and pulls a cable will be the winner of the Nenana Ice Classic. Photo courtesy Ned Rozell

Features

Alaska bike journey rolls along

MANLEY HOT SPRINGS — It’s so quiet in these spruce hills and tamarack swamps that 27 hours and…