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Retired biologist and former Kenai National Wildlife Refuge manager Robin West speaks to nearly 150 attendees gathered in person and virtually for his presentation, “Looking Back, Looking Forward,” on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. Hosted by the Homer-based nonprofit Friends of Alaska National Wildlife Refuges, West’s talk included anecdotes about his 30 year-long career in the Fish and Wildlife Service and a solo canoe trip that inspired him to write a book about his experiences. Photo courtesy of Poppy Benson/Friends of Alaska National Wildlife Refuges

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Former refuge manager speaks on loving the land

Robin West presented his talk, “Looking Back, Looking Forward,” in Soldotna on Tuesday evening.

A copy of "The Alaska Glacier Dictionary" from the Homer Public Library. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Local author Naomi Klouda publishes dictionary for Alaska’s glaciers

Copies of ‘The Alaska Glacier Dictionary’ are available at the Homer Bookstore and the Homer Public Library.

Smith has published three books, pictured here. (Photo courtesy of Brian Smith)

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Local author Brian Smith writes about history, family and felines

The author of three self-published books, Smith is now working on the final installment of his trilogy.

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‘What gives it teeth’

Indigenous author Lily H. Tuzroyluke spoke on her novel and writing process last week at the Homer Public…

Writer Tom Kizzia shares his latest story with community members during his presentation on Thursday, Feb. 20 at Kachemak Bay Campus in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Local author Tom Kizzia shares ‘Josie’s Story’

The story highlights the complexity of Jewish-Alaskan history.

Alaska Representatives Sarah Vance from Homer and Andrew Gray from Anchorage present Tom Kizzia with a state legislative citation award at the Homer Public Library on Tuesday, Dec. 17.  Photo provided by Cheryl Illg with Friends of the Homer Public Library.

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Writer receives award for contributions to Alaska history

Homer author Tom Kizzia was commended for contributions to Alaska history publications

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Local writer publishes his fifth book

“Uncommon Weather” portrays Alaska and Alaskans in a way not often represented

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Dan Bigley, author of “Beyond the Bear,” will speak at an upcoming weekend event at Kachemak Bay Campus in Homer<ins>,</ins><ins> Alaska</ins>.

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Love, recovery and living through disability

Anchorage resident to share story about 2003 bear mauling that left him blind

Homer author Susan Pope attends a book signing for "Rivers and Ice" in May 2024 at River City Books in Soldotna, Alaska. Photo provided by Susan Pope

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“Writing what I was living”

Homer writer debuts memoir that follows a journey of understanding and forgiveness

The author guides clients on the Canning River in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in 2016. (Photo by Rich Wilkins/courtesy Michael Engelhard.

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Writing the rivers of life in Alaska

Alaska Arctic wilderness guide and author Michael Engelhard presents recently published books at Pratt event

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Learning through writing

Local author publishes her own work while encouraging other writers

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Archaeologist gives author’s talk on recently released book on Aleutians

Archaeologist Debra Corbett gave an author’s talk on her recently released book “Culture and Archaeology of the Ancestral…

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Local author wins international writing contest

HoWL founder’s short story will be published in Irish paper on Dec. 28