Will Cupid’s arrows hit their marks? Or, as sometimes happens in a William Shakespeare play, will some manipulation and machination be required? Find out in… Continue reading
We have been graced with the most excellent combination of warmth and rain. Absolutely every plant in this garden is deeply appreciative. This is an… Continue reading
In 2016, artist Desiree Hagen of Fritz Creek received a grant from the Rasmuson Foundation for a project that used paper- and natural dye-making as… Continue reading
Youth Theatre production opens this weekend The Pier One Youth Theatre production, “We Just Want to Be Ducks,” starts this weekend at 7 p.m. tonight… Continue reading
Well, it’s finally upon us — that most sunny and loopy of times, the Summer Solstice. If any of you Homerites are anything like the… Continue reading
20 years ago in the Homer News The lower Kenai Peninsula fared well in state capital projects despite cuts in the budget. Areas in Anchor… Continue reading
Please report sandhill crane sightings to Kachemak Crane Watch at 235-6262 or reports@cranewatch.org. Date, time, location, behavior, and number of cranes is helpful. Leave a… Continue reading
Elizabeth Richardson was born at 10:50 p.m. on June 10, 2019 at South Peninsula Hospital to Kylie Cortez and Neil Richardson of Anchor Point. She… Continue reading
Lilly Louise Hoxie was born at 1:07 a.m. on June 11, 2019 at South Peninsula Hospital to Ashley Morey and Chaunce Hoxie of Homer. She… Continue reading
Lucy Gaines Brown was born at 9:45 a.m. on June 16, 2019 at South Peninsula Hospital to Molly and Justin Brown of Port Angeles, Washington.… Continue reading
Information about fire, police and troopers is taken from public records consisting of logbooks and press releases. Anchor Point Fire and Emergency Services June 10-16… Continue reading
Betty Albertus Miller Jan. 10, 1933 - June 12, 2019 Longtime Homer resident Betty Albertus Miller, 86, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at home… Continue reading
Zavier Dean Klingensmith July 13, 1996 - June 7, 2019 Anchor Point resident, Mr. Zavier Dean Klingensmith, 22, died Friday, June 7, 2019 at South… Continue reading
James P. Meesis Jan. 6, 1947 - June 7, 2019 Homer resident Dr. James Peter Meesis, 72, died at South Peninsula Hospital on June 7,… Continue reading
Perch is 3 1/2-year-old female. What can the shelter staff say about Perch? This gal is the coolest! She was shy at first but has… Continue reading
Anyone pondering if it’s ever too late to write a book can look to Sylvester David Kiyonuk “Sandy” Mazen Jr. for inspiration — and an… Continue reading
The gorgeous weather we’ve been enjoying makes me feel like this is going to be a wonderful summer. The warmth of the sun felt so… Continue reading
Meet Robin, a 1-year-old cat, and her babies, Piglet, Eeyore and Roo (all 6 weeks old). Piglet said it best when he said “Sometimes the… Continue reading
‘Little Women’ continues
this weekend The stage adapation of Louis M. Alcott’s novel “Little Women” continues this weekend at Pier One Theatre. Written for the… Continue reading
Can Homer really be experiencing such a tranquil, drawn-out stretch of true summer? The Betster remembers many a summer season that was more rain than… Continue reading
