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Matt Druckenmiller, right, and his research advisor Hajo Eicken, a professor of geophysics, stand on an ice floe near Utqiaġvik in about 2010. Photo courtesy Daniel Pringle

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The full circling of a northern career

Hajo Eicken had “everything I could ever ask for” in his former career at a German institute. Well,…

Jim Cockrell, commissioner of the Alaska Department of Public Safety, speaks in Wasilla at a May 3, 2022, news conference. (Photo by Yereth Rosen / Alaska Beacon)

Opinion

Opinion: Alaska remains committed to addressing sexual violence

Alaska has long grappled with unacceptably high rates of sexual assault and child sexual abuse. This is a…

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Opinion

Opinion: Planet Youth Homer: The impact of nature on Homer’s youth communities

Recently, I researched the American Romantic movement of the 1800s for my AP U.S. history class. It was…

Larry Persily. (Juneau Empire file photo)

Opinion

Opinion: Governor misses the boat on helping to fill ferry jobs

If the governor really wanted to improve state ferry service for the 33 coastal communities that depend on…

The M/V Tustumena comes into Homer after spending the day in Seldovia in 2010. (Homer News File)

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Ferry system crew shortage continues into its 8th year

The Alaska Marine Highway System has been struggling with less than full staffing since 2019, with last month’s…

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Photo courtesy of Alaska Mindful Paws

Community

Pet of the Week: Home-to-Home Program

Every pet deserves a smooth transition to a loving home.

Mike O'Meara cartoon, Feb. 19, 2026.

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Japanese club grateful for partnerships

A vintage Underwood typewriter sits on a table on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, at the Homer News in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

Opinion

Point of View: The real reason people don’t trust elections

I am saddened to see so many people still believe that the 2020 election was stolen. The 2020…

A whimbrel rests on a willow near the Jago River in summer 2024. Photo courtesy Alan Kneidel

Opinion

Alaska lovebirds go their own way

During a month of endless summer light, a mated pair of shorebirds teaches their four chicks how to…

Larry Persily. (Juneau Empire file photo)

Opinion

Opinion: Someday, it will come down to sales vs. income tax

This is a tax tutorial for gubernatorial candidates, for legislators who will report to work next year and…

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past