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There’s a feeling of Christmas in Homer — the sidewalks and streets are dressed in holiday style, and…

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year — Thanksgiving is over and done with, and Christmas music…

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Happy Thanksgiving from the Homer News to all who celebrate! The Betster hopes everyone enjoys warmth, comfort and…

A piece of the longtime Homer mural outside of Nomar points out the newly fallen snow on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. (Finn Heimbold/Homer News)

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Farewell fall, and hello winter — make way for all the snowfall! This Betster would like to remind…

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The nights grow colder and the days grow shorter, and we’re all looking forward to the holiday season.…

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The spooky day has gone away, and it’s time to gear up for the weeks of winter and…

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The spooky day approaches — but never fear! Homer has lots of great experiences in store for you…

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Well folks, the snow has begun to fly. Forget the rain gear — seems like it’s time for…

Volunteers pick up and document marine debris during the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies' CoastWalk clean-up on the beach at Diamond Creek on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. (Finn Heimbold/Homer News)

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If you haven’t done so already, or if you’ve managed to put it away between the last rainy…

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October has arrived, and with it comes the crisp autumn air and changing colors of local nature. Besides…

The Homer Spit's Seafarer's Memorial looks out at a sunny yet brisk fall afternoon on Sunday, Sep. 17, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. (Finn Heimbold/Homer News)

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September is soon to close, but October is wide open for some exciting community events! Finish off National…

Alaska general manager Brian Whilden (center right) and Homer station manager Ashley Appel (center left) pose with flight staff and community members during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Aleutian Airways at the Homer Airport on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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The cold season does approacheth, but the Homer community is still hopping with plenty of events and opportunities!…

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September is in full swing — that smell of autumn in the air, leaves beginning to turn color,…