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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

Gary Lyon, one of the original founders of the Ptarmigan Arts co-op seen here painting a pair of sandhill cranes during the 2024 Ready Set Art fundraiser, will be participating again in this year’s event on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Grace Ridge Brewing in Homer, Alaska. Photo by Delcenia Cosman/Homer News

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Homer fundraiser emphasizes art under pressure, for a purpose

Artists look to beat the clock for Ready, Set… ART! Saturday at Grace Ridge Brewing

Photo by Therese Lewandowski
Judicial 101 featured Warren Matthews, former Alaska Supreme Court Chief Justice, and Doug Baily, former Alaska Attorney General.

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Democracy Fair draws a crowd to Kachemak Bay Campus

Presentations pay tribute to the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Japan Monday, April 20, 2026. (U.S. Tsunami Warning System)

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No tsunami threat expected for Alaska after M7.4 earthquake off Japan

The earthquake hit just before midnight of the east coast of Honshu, Japan

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Storyknife Writers Retreat participants in May 2024 included Holly Zadra, Bea Chang, Lana Perez, Rena Priest, Hannah Markley and Sandra Jackson-Opoku.

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Storyknife Writers Retreat offers women a creative space on Cook Inlet

Writers at all stages of their careers stay in private cabins surrounded by Alaska’s expansive landscape

Anesha “Duffy” Murnane went missing on Oct. 17, 2019. Earlier this year, 36-year-old Kirby Calderwood pled guilty to her murder. (Photo provided, Homer Police Department)

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Community can speak out on Homer woman’s murder ahead of killer’s sentencing

Kirby Calderwood will be sentenced July 1 for the second-degree murder of Anesha “Duffy” Murnane

The Cutting Edge Crew earned $500 for Homer Little League in the 2025 Homer Steps Up walking challenge. (Courtesy of South Peninsula Hospital)

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Registration opens for Homer Steps Up challenge

South Peninsula Hospital organizes community walking challenge to help improve overall health

The Kenai Courthouse in Kenai, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion File)

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Man sentenced for sexual abuse of a minor in Kenai Superior Court

Randy Lewis will serve 30 years in jail after pleading guilty to two counts of sexual abuse of…

Homer Council on the Arts will host a two-day mosaic workshop with Cindy Nelson on April 18 and April 25, 2026, in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Homer Council on the Arts

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April art happenings

Homer’s art scene is bursting with opportunities to enjoy performances and workshops this month.

Homer Airport Terminal and Cargo Facility on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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City partially reopens Homer airport terminal

The terminal was temporarily closed March 23 due to flooding caused by a water main break.

Tournament winner Michael Ardenia holds up the championship trophy during the 32nd annual Homer Winter King Tournament on Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Ardenia catches winning winter king

Snow and wind pelted anglers and community members gathered Saturday at the Deep Water Dock on the Homer…

Kids in kindergarten and first grade race to pick up as many eggs as they can during the community Easter egg hunt sponsored by Church on the Rock Homer on Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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An Easter egg-stravaganza

Easter-themed events abounded last weekend, from egg hunts for kids of all ages to community brunches, religious services…

Students in West Homer Elementary’s after-school Shakespeare club pose in costume outside the Homer Senior Center, where they performed for and visited with elders, on March 24, 2026, in Homer, Alaska. Photo courtesy Sarah Brewer

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Students bring Shakespeare to senior center

West Homer Elementary students in the After School Shakespeare Club finished their fourth annual tour at the Homer…