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Curly and Paco, male cockatiels. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pets of the Week: Curly and Paco

This bonded pair of pretty birds is looking for a new home.

James Forrest Kalles (shown here with his daughters, Margaret and Emma) became the guardian of King David Thurman’s estate in early 1915 after Thurman went missing in 1914 and was presumed dead. (Public photo from ancestry.com)

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King Thurman: An abbreviated life — Part 5

AUTHOR’S NOTE: King David Thurman left his Cooper Landing-area home in late July 1914 for another season of…

Roasted pumpkin seeds are packed with healthy fats and antioxidants and are a perfect snack for fueling growing brains and bodies. Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion

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Seasoned seeds to snack on

Roasting pumpkin seeds reduces food waste and creates a perfect treat for fueling growing brains and bodies.

Volunteers for the Western Alaska disaster response receive one of several loads of donations from Homer area community members on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at the main drop-off site in Anchorage, Alaska. Photo by Christina Whiting

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Best Bets

The spooky eve has finally descended upon us — while kids and families are out and about Halloween…

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Homer happenings from years past

"The Angler Fish" is a handcrafted sterling silver brooch by artist Carley Conemac that features a silver clay angler fish and a Mexican fire opal inset, and is on display in Conemac's exhibit at Homer Council on the Arts through October. Photo provided by Carley Conemac

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Alchemizing nature into art

Homer metalsmith showcases body of work featuring natural treasures preserved in metal clay.

Hunter, 12-year-old male. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Hunter

This gentle boy qualifies for the Golden Paws program.

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Homer happenings from years past

Artwork from a summer painting workshop is on display on the gallery wall in Kachemak Bay Campus's Pioneer Hall on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Best Bets

Snow hit East End this week, and that means winter creeps ever closer. You know what else is…

The hardest part of making this classic Halloween treat is getting started, and maybe not burning your fingers. Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion

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Building confidence to do hard things

Although candy making is intimidating, it’s not impossible.

Emmett Krefting, age 6-7, at the Wible mining camping in 1907-07, about the time he first met King David Thurman. (Photo from the cover of Krefting’s memoir, Alaska’s Sourdough Kid)

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King Thurman: An abbreviated life — Part 4

AUTHOR’S NOTE: In 1913, King David Thurman, a Cooper Landing-area resident who often seemed one step ahead of…

"Settle," an acrylic and foil painting on canvas by Homer artist Pamela Fraley, is one of numerous pieces in her solo exhibit, "Currents," on display through October 2025 at the Art Shop Gallery in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Pamela Fraley

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Art at every opportunity

Homer artist exhibit showcases acrylic water studies and her creative journey.

Lola, 6.5-year-old female. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pets of the Week: Lola

Shes a sweet gal with fun and playful attributes.