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Midnight, six-year-old male. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Midnight

This beautiful boy is such a gentle soul. Midnight is a bit reserved in the beginning, but opens…

Families enjoy playing at Bishop's Beach during a -1.1 tide on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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September is coming close around the corner, but that doesn’t mean Homer is slowing down yet! With the…

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A festival returns to the market

It has been an odd year for weather here in Homer, I can’t ignore it.

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It’s not exactly fun in the sun with the continuing days of fog and rain here in this…

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Pet of the Week: Una

Una has been at the shelter for over six weeks; she is more than ready to be adopted.…

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Governor declares official Farmers Market Week

Gov. Mike Dunleavy has officially declared this week as Farmers Market Week to “encourage all Alaskans to recognize…

Kayakers enjoy a sunny day as they explore the entrance to Halibut Cove on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023 in the Kachemak Bay in Alaska. Photo by Christina Whiting

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August is National Wellness Month. How do you promote your own good health? Whether it’s time with friends,…

Griffin, Una and Midnight. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pets of the Week: Midnight, Una and Griffin

We have some amazing cats at the shelter right now. Midnight is a 5-year-old male. Una is a…

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See what’s waiting for you at the farmers market

Now that the sun has punched through, how is your garden growing? You can definitely see the effects…

Griffin, two-year-old male. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Griffin

Griffin is a sweet young man with a heart of gold. He is very affectionate, gentle and loves…

The Homer Theatre adds new items to the menu, photographed on Thursday, July 20, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. Photo by Christina Whiting

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Named after Augustus Caesar, the first Roman emperor, August refers to the eighth month of the year and…

Peonies are in bloom along Pioneer Avenue on Friday, July 21, 2023 in Homer, Alaska as Homer celebrates its City of Peonies designation. Photo by Christina Whiting

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The sun is shining, the peonies are blooming, the Spit is hopping and the salmon are running. Summer,…

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Pet of the Week: Una

Pet of the Week: Una