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    Articles by Sarah Knapp
    The 26th annual Anchor Point King Salmon Derby and Calutta first place fish was caught by Todd Jacobson on the Hurt Locker with a 26.65 pound catch. The derby had 76 anglers participate, and more than 30 fish weighed in. Photo provided by the Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce
    Todd Jacobson wins king salmon derby with 26-pound...
    By Sarah Knapp • May 20, 2021 1:30 am

    The 26th annual Anchor Point King Salmon Derby and Calutta awarded more than $10,500 in prizes.

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    Future so bright sunglasses are advised. Homer High School seniors participate in a parade through town in celebration of their graduation on May 18. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News) (Front page centerpiece photo)
    Homer High, Homer Flex High School graduate 91...
    By Sarah Knapp • May 19, 2021 11:00 am

    After a year of Zoom classes and hybrid learning, face masks, social distancing, quarantining and COVID-19 mitigation plans, both Homer…

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    Photo by Sarah Knapp / Homer News
The seniors on the Homer High School girls soccer team were recognized in a ceremony May 14. Pictured left to right are Paige Jones, Katelyn Engebretsen, Katlyn Vogl, Harmony Davidson, Zoe Stonorov, Mya Houglum, Aiyana Cline, Laura Inama, Jessica Sonnen and Hailee Alexander.
    Homer High School soccer team seniors recognized
    By Sarah Knapp • May 19, 2021 1:30 am

    Homer High School honored its senior soccer players Friday, May 15.

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    The Homer High School yearbook staff received a Jostens' national award for the 2021 yearbook. The yearbook "Our Story 202One" was credited for its inclusivity and creativity. Pictured is the yearbook staff with the yearbook. Back row left to right: Kamdyn Doughty, Katelyn Engebretsen, Madison Story, Paige Jones, Hannah Hatfield and Tristyn Romeril. Bottom row: Mya Houglum, Suzanne Bishop and Mariah McGuire. Photo submitted by Suzanne Bishop.
    Homer High yearbook staff earns national Jostens’ award...
    By Sarah Knapp • May 19, 2021 1:30 am

    The Homer High School yearbook staff received a national award by Jostens for their 2021 yearbook.

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    The Homer City Council met May 10, 2021, to discuss new city ordinances and the upcoming fiscal year budget. Screenshot taken from meeting.
    Homer City Council discusses budgetary legislation during regular...
    By Sarah Knapp • May 12, 2021 10:30 am

    The Homer City Council adopted three ordinances during the regular meeting May 10.

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    Derotha Ferraro from the fishing vessel Big Game poses with the king salmon she caught at the Anchor Point King Salmon Calcutta on Sunday, May 12, 2019, in Anchor Point, Alaska. Ferraro’s fish was one of the top ten fish caught in the tournament, weighing more than 20 pounds. (Photo courtesy of Bill Scott)
    Anchor Point King Salmon Derby scheduled for May...
    By Sarah Knapp • May 12, 2021 1:30 am

    The Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce will host the 26th annual Calcutta King Salmon Derby May 15.

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    Sierra Moskios is the coordinator for the REC Room. Moskios recently received an Alaska Afterschool Superhero award for her dedication to the youth of Homer. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)
    Moskios earns Alaska Afterschool Superhero award
    By Sarah Knapp • May 12, 2021 10:30 am

    Sierra Moskios earned the Alaska Afterschool Superhero award for her dedication to Homer youth.

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    A graduation balloon sits atop a vehicle during an alternative graduation ceremony for Homer Flex School on Monday, May 18, 2020 at the Homer Harbor in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)
    Homer High, Homer Flex seniors graduate May 18
    By Sarah Knapp • May 12, 2021 1:30 am

    More than 90 high school seniors will graduate May 18 from Homer High School and Homer Flex High School.

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    Dr. Anne Zink, state of Alaska chief medical officer, served as the Kenai Peninsula College 51st annual commencement speaker during the virtual ceremony May 6.
    Kenai Peninsula College honors graduates during virtual commencement
    By Sarah Knapp • May 7, 2021 1:30 am

    Kenai Peninsula College honored 142 graduates during a virtual commencement held May 6.

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    Bar-tailed godwits feed on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Mud Bay near the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska. The birds were one of several species of shorebirds seen in Mud Bay over the weekend that included western sandpipers, dunlins, long-billed dowitchers and Pacific plovers. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
    Festival is a mix of live, virtual programming
    By Sarah Knapp • May 5, 2021 1:30 am

    While the COVID-19 pandemic kept birders away from Kachemak Bay last May in celebration of the 28th annual Kachemak Bay…

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    Theodore Arthur Puckett
    Theodore Arthur Puckett
    By Sarah Knapp • May 5, 2021 1:30 am

    Theodore Arthur Puckett was born at 8:56 a.m. April 29, 2021, at South Peninsula Hospital to Ruthie and Matthew Puckett…

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    Volunteers unload trash on April 22, 2017, at the Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center in Homer, Alaska, for that year's clean up day. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
    Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center hosts...
    By Sarah Knapp • May 5, 2021 1:30 am

    Citizens of Homer are encouraged to participate in month-long clean-up drive.

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    A screenshot from the FBI's Most Wanted page showing a photo the FBI said was taken on Jan. 6, 2021, inside the U.S.Capitol. Marilyn Hueper said FBI agents showed her this image and claimed it was of her. (Screenshot)
    Homer residents said home was searched by FBI...
    By Sarah Knapp • April 29, 2021 1:30 am

    Couple said agents seized computers, cell phones

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