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Wynn, 1-year-old female. Photo courtesy Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Wynn

This special girl would be a wonderful shop or barn cat.

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Death notice: Mary Katzke

Mary Roseanne Katzke passed on Jan. 13, 2026, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. A celebration of life is being…

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Best Bets

The Betster is grateful for the sunshine that has graced us this past week, but if the temperatures…

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Photo courtesy of Alaska Mindful Paws

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Pet of the Week: Fostering Program

We are trying to expand our foster program with the help of our community.

A perfect seashell rests on the sand at Bishop's Beach on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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The annual Anchor Point Snow Rondi winter festival continues through this weekend — don’t miss out on all…

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Photo courtesy of Alaska Mindful Paws

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Pet of the Week: Home-to-Home Program

Every pet deserves a smooth transition to a loving home.

Community members gather along Pioneer Avenue for the 72nd annual Winter Carnival Parade on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Best Bets

Another Winter Carnival has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean the winter fun is over yet. Coming…

Kilo, a 3-year-old male, is looking for a foster home. Photo courtesy Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Kilo

Kilo is looking for a temporary foster home while his human is in the hospital.

Homer High School cheerleaders leads the Lil Mariner Cheer team during the Winter Carnival basketball tournament on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Whether you’re walking in the parade this weekend or simply going to observe, the Betster hopes y’all are…

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Pet of the Week: First Friday Foster Night

Learn what fostering looks like and the support we provide, all in a no-pressure setting.

Two male ring-necked pheasants stroll around outside on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, outside the Homer News office in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Countdown to Valentine’s Day — and, more importantly, the annual Homer Winter Carnival Parade! The chamber is looking…

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Juneau protestors urge lawmakers to defund Homeland Security after Minneapolis killings

Hundreds gathered hours before congressional delegation voted on whether to extend ICE funding.

Photo courtesy of Alaska Mindful Paws.

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Pet of the Week: First Friday Foster Night

Learn what fostering looks like and the support we provide, all in a no-pressure setting.