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The Homer Animal Shelter's Home-to-Home program aims to reduce stress for pets transitioning to a new home. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Home-to-Home program offers smooth transitions for pets

Every pet deserves a smooth, less-stress transition to a new, loving home.

The Pratt Museum will host a new special exhibit from the Kodiak Maritime Museum, titled "50 Years of Limited Entry - The Closing of Alaska's Salmon Commons," on display Februrary through May 2026. Photo provided by the Pratt Museum

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Art on holiday

Many of Homer’s art galleries and public art spaces are on break for the month of January and…

This yellow split pea curry is mild and rich with coconut milk and spices and makes a complete meal when paired with steamed rice. Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion

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Food to fuel growing minds

This yellow split pea curry, paired with steamed rice, is a complete meal and the perfect fuel for…

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The experiment: Kenai becomes an agricultural test site — Part 8

Over the past 50 years or more, the City of Kenai has attempted on several occasions to capitalize…

Youth skaters participate in a figure-skating performance during the community Christmas Eve skate on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, at the Kevin Bell Arena in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Best Bets

Happy New Year, Homer! The Betster is grateful to have made it through another year, and looks forward…

Community members enjoy skating at Kevin Bell Arena during the Christmas Eve community free skate on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Out of the Office: A metaphor on ice

I went ice skating for the first time in years last week, during the annual community Christmas Eve…

Elma, 10-month-old female. Photo courtesy Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Elma

This little girl is a gentle soul with a huge heart.

Years Ago

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

This recipe makes a boatload of soft and delicious cookies, perfect for sharing at Christmastime. Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion

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Christmas cookies for a shared tradition

These cookies are so soft and delicious, it’s no wonder they’re part of a family Christmas tradition.

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The experiment: Kenai becomes an agricultural test site — Part 7

AUTHOR’S NOTE: After the agricultural experiment station in Kenai closed May 1, 1908, Alaska station supervisor C.C. Georgeson…

"A Moment of Peace Below the Surface" is an oil pastel piece on reclaimed driftwood by June Denver. Photo provided by June Denver

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Creativity as connection

Homer artist’s work nurtures her creativity and her mental wellbeing.

Families enjoy ice skating on Beluga Lake on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Best Bets

Merry Christmas, Homer! The Betster hopes folks are staying warm and enjoying good food and good company, or…

Daniel Craig (right), returning as Benoit Blanc, and Josh O'Connor are seen in this still from "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery," released on Netflix on Dec. 12, 2025. (Promotional photo courtesy Netflix)

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On the Screen: ‘Knives Out 3’ truly a film for our times

I often feel the need to watch a film twice. The first go-around, I’m just trying to keep…