Arts & Entertainment
Sideways Rain adds ring of familiarity to Alaska’s remote regions
Retired Anchorage doctor Nancy Elliott Sydnam’s book “Sideways Rain” is fascinating in its telling of Sydnam’s 20 years…
News
2013 tourist season showing promise
As Homer heads into the 2013 tourist season, it appears visitors are reacting positively to an improving economy;…
News
Alaska ferry system considers raising rates
The Alaska Marine Highway System is considering raising its rates for traveling aboard the state’s ferries in order…
News
Ambitious expedition to study marine debris
ANCHORAGE – On June 7, an international team of scientists, artists and educators launch an expedition to study…
Arts & Entertainment
Bunnell gets $150,000 grant for Old Town art project
ArtPlace America has awarded Bunnell Street Arts Center a $150,000 grant for Old Town AIR, an artist in…
Obituaries
Sandra L. Jensen
Homer resident Mrs. Sandra Lauretta Jensen, 71, died Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at her home in Homer. Memorial…
News
Alaska In Brief
Parnell adopted into Tlingit clan SAXMAN — Gov. Sean Parnell was adopted into the Eagle Killer Whale Clan…
News
On ‘giveaway,’ clean water
Last Friday our legislative delegation held a town hall meeting at Homer council chambers. This was a well…
News
Business Briefs
Winners selected in amateur photo contest Winning photos and photographers in Nomar’s 2013 Shorebird Festival Amateur Photo Contest have…
Community
Homer’s Best Bets
Recently the Betster went up to Anchortown for a big journo conference. Periodic trips to Alaska’s big city…
News
Area fares well in capital budget
In the first year of the 28th Alaska Legislature, the House and Senate moved at a faster pace,…
Community
Troopers Reports
April 2 Alaska State Troopers at 9:11 p.m. made a traffic stop on a 32-year-old Homer man driving…
News
Q & A with Vic Fischer
With the first session of the 28th Alaska State Legislature set to adjourn April 14 and with Juneau…