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Kachemak Bay Birders member Gary Lyon watches for birds near the Land’s End Resort condos on the Homer Spit Dec. 21, 2024. The Kachemak Bay Birders will meet at 7 a.m. Sunday, May 31 at the “Dipper Bridge” pull-out area on the North Fork Road about 2 miles in from the Homer (south) end of the loop. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News File)

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Town Crier for Homer events

Public announcements for local nonprofits, community groups and individuals.

Zane, 2-year-old male German Wirehaired Pointer. Photo courtesy Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Zane

This sweet boy is in training but needs a family to call his own.

Delcenia Cosman/Homer News Poet and essayist Jane Hirshfield gives her keynote presentation to attendees of the 24th annual Kachemak Bay Writers Conference on Saturday, May 16, at Kachemak Bay Campus.

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Best Bets

The baton of the Betster is being passed on, as it has time and time again over the…

Kit Kat, 11-year-old female. Photo courtesy Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Kit Kat

This beautiful girl qualifies for the Golden Paws Program.

Kids draw at a free crafting table at the sixth annual Motherbird Fair on Sunday, May 10<ins>, 2026,</ins> at Land’s End Resort<ins> in Homer, Alaska</ins>. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Best Bets

The tourist season has officially kicked off now that the Shorebird Festival has come and gone, and things…

Wynn, 1-year-old female. Photo courtesy Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Wynn

She’s a special girl who deserves a warm bed and care.

A young moose is curled up on the lawn in front of the Homer Public Library on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Best Bets

The Betster is back, and so is the weekly, definitely-not-exhaustive list of things to do around Homer in…

Courtesy of Kachemak Crane Watch Kachemak Crane Watch is tracking the number of sandhill cranes in the Kachemak Bay area.

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Group tracking sandhill crane numbers in Kachemak Bay area

Crane pairs paint their feathers, perform elaborate courtship dances, choose a nest, mate, and then lay their eggs

Forest Wagner rides his fat bike near Bishop Rock, right, a pinch point on the flow of the Yukon River, on April 5, 2026.

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Bishop Rock’s oversized effect on breakup

A few weeks ago, as my friend Forest and I rode our bikes on the vast white sheet…

Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion Add some beef base, cornstarch, and cream for a delicious brown gravy for this meatloaf.

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A meatloaf to please even the pickiest of eaters

This classic, sweet meatloaf is perfect with some mashed potatoes and buttery green beans

Photo provided by Ptarmigan Arts Shorebirds by Ted Heuer is on display at Ptarmigan Arts as the gallery celebrates spring and the return of migratory birds.

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Homer galleries showcase works for First Friday

New artists and exhibits are showcased in Homer throughout May, beginning with First Friday

Courtesy of Fishing Booker Zane Millett with Homer Fishing Addiction earned a 2026 Angler’s Choice Award.

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Catch of the day: Homer fishing captains capture global recognition

Zane Millett, Karl Thomas and Corey Verdoljak earned the 2026 Angler’s Choice Award from FishingBooker

Avalee is an approximately five-year-old female. (Courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter)

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Pet of the Week: Avalee

She is spirited, sweet and playful