Skip to content
Thursday, January 22, 2026
26°F
Sign Out Sign In Subscribe Newsletter Contact Us
  • Sign Out
  • Sign In
    • Subscriber Center
      • Subscriber Center
      • Subscribe
      • FAQs
    • e-Editions
    • Email Newsletters
    • News
      • News
      • Local
      • State
      • Crime
      • Business
      • Fishing
      • Schools
      • Elections
      • Submit a Story Idea
      • Submit a Photo
      • Submit a Press Release
    • Contests
    • Sports
      • Sports
      • Local
      • State
      • Outdoors
      • Recreation
      • Submit Sports Results
    • Features
      • Arts
      • Entertainment
      • Food
      • Gardening
    • Opinion
      • Opinion
      • Homer News Editorial
      • Letters to the Editor
      • Point of View
      • Submit a Letter to the Editor
    • Community
      • Community
      • Announcements
      • Births
      • Obituaries
      • Pet of the Week
      • Weddings
      • Cops and Courts
      • Submit an Announcement
      • Submit a Wedding Announcement
      • Submit an Engagement Announcement
      • Submit a Birth Announcement
      • Local Weather
    • Obituaries
      • Obituaries
      • Place an Obituary
    • Weather
    • Classifieds
      • Classifieds
      • Place a Classified Ad
      • Legal Notices
    • Contact Us
    • Policies & Terms
      • Comments
      • Privacy
      • Terms of Use
    Homer News
    26°F
    • News
    • Sports
    • Features
    • Contests
    • Opinion
    • Community
    • Obituaries
    • Weather
    • Classifieds
    • Marketplace
    • All Sections
          • News
            • News
            • Local
            • State
            • Crime
            • Business
            • Fishing
            • Schools
            • Elections
            • Submit a Story Idea
            • Submit a Press Release
            • Submit a Photo
          • Sports
            • Sports
            • Local
            • State
            • Outdoors
            • Recreation
            • Submit Sports Results
          • Opinion
            • Opinion
            • Homer News Editorial
            • Letters to the Editor
            • Point of View
            • Submit a Letter to the Editor
          • Features
            • Features
            • Arts
            • Entertainment
            • Food
            • Gardening
          • Obituaries
            • Obituaries
            • Place an Obituary
          • Classifieds
            • Classifieds
            • Place a Classified Ad
            • Legal Notices
          • Community
            • Community
            • Announcements
            • Births
            • Obituaries
            • Pet of the Week
            • Weddings
            • Cops and Courts
            • Calendar
            • Submit an Announcement
            • Submit an Engagement Announcement
            • Submit a Wedding Announcement
            • Submit a Birth Announcement
          • e-Editions
          • Marketplace
    Community
    Carter, young male black lab mix. Photo courtesy Homer Animal Shelter
    Pet of the Week: Carter
    January 22, 2026 2:30 am

    This shy guy loves to play or just cuddle and hang out.

    Read Story

    Members of the Homer High School boys and girls cross country teams pose for a photo with coaches and Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Peter Micciche following the borough's presentation of a commendation and certificates of achievement to the athletes on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in Homer, Alaska. Photo courtesy Justin Zank
    Best Bets
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 22, 2026 1:30 am

    You know the drill — for information on upcoming events happening on the peninsula, take a look at these Best…

    Read Story

    Max Wrobel was born Jan. 14, 2026, at South Peninsula Hospital in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Shelaine Woodrum
    Max Wrobel birth
    January 22, 2026 1:30 am

    Max Wrobel was born on Jan. 14, 2026, at South Peninsula Hospital to parents Shelaine Woodrum and Bradley Wrobel in…

    Read Story

    Death notice: Marvin “Ted” Dale Smith
    Death notice: Marvin “Ted” Dale Smith
    January 19, 2026 1:30 am

    Marvin “Ted” Dale Smith passed on Dec. 27, 2025 in his home. There will be a celebration of life at…

    Read Story

    Charlie and Percy Weasley, 1.5-year-old males. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter
    Pet of the Week: Charlie and Percy Weasley
    January 15, 2026 2:30 am

    These two are currently being fostered, but it’s time they find they furever home.

    Read Story

    Dried rosehips cling to the bare branches of a rosebush outside the Homer News office on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Bets Bets
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 15, 2026 1:30 am

    It’s cold outside, but things are heating up around here — the legislative season is about to start, the school…

    Read Story

    The snow deepens on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Best Bets
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 8, 2026 1:30 am

    Well folks, it looks like all the snow we didn’t get in the late fall and early winter is hitting…

    Read Story

    The Homer Animal Shelter's Home-to-Home program aims to reduce stress for pets transitioning to a new home. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter
    Pet of the Week: Home-to-Home program offers smooth...
    January 1, 2026 2:30 am

    Every pet deserves a smooth, less-stress transition to a new, loving home.

    Read Story

    Youth skaters participate in a figure-skating performance during the community Christmas Eve skate on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, at the Kevin Bell Arena in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Best Bets
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 1, 2026 1:30 am

    Happy New Year, Homer! The Betster is grateful to have made it through another year, and looks forward to positivity…

    Read Story

    Elma, 10-month-old female. Photo courtesy Homer Animal Shelter
    Pet of the Week: Elma
    December 25, 2025 2:30 am

    This little girl is a gentle soul with a huge heart.

    Read Story

    Families enjoy ice skating on Beluga Lake on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Best Bets
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 24, 2025 1:30 am

    Merry Christmas, Homer! The Betster hopes folks are staying warm and enjoying good food and good company, or even a…

    Read Story

    Eep, 1-year-old female. Photo courtesy Homer Animal Shelter
    Pet of the Week: Eep
    December 18, 2025 2:30 am

    This sweet girl wants lots of love and affection from anyone who wants to give it.

    Read Story

    Milli Martin (left), the Homer Society of Natural History, Inc. Board Vice President, and Santa George Cutting III pose for a photo in the Pratt Museum Harrington Cabin on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Whitney Harness
    Best Bets
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 18, 2025 1:30 am

    Only a few more sleeps until Christmas! While you’re out there in the holiday hustle and bustle, finishing up your…

    Read Story

    • 1
    • 2
    • 3
    • …
    • Last

    Sign Up For Our Newsletters

    Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter to receive updates.

    Sign Up

    Have a story idea? Contact us here!

    Featured Local Savings

    • News
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Obituaries
    • Business
    Quicklinks
    • Subscribe
    • Subscriber Center
    • e-Editions
    • Newsletters
    • Media Solutions
    About Us
    • About Us
    • Terms of Use
    • Your Privacy
    • Accessibility
    • Contact Us
    Homer News
    • Sound Publishing Inc. Logo
    • A subsidiary of Black Press Media
    • Work With Us
    © 2026 Homer News + Sound Publishing + Black Press Media. All Rights Reserved.
    Powered By NewzBoost