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Bags of dog and cat food, toys and resources were made available by the local animal shelter, AK Mindful Paws, at the annual Community Resource Connect event at the SPARC building in Homer on January 28, 2025. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Pet of the Week: You make a difference

Donations and community support make a real difference in our small shelter.

A large spruce tree stands near Homer City Hall, at the corner of Pioneer Avenue and Kachemak Way, on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. The tree was removed Tuesday, Nov. 18, to facilitate replacement of a fire hydrant. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Best Bets

The holiday hustle and bustle is quickly approaching, but the Betster also hopes folks take a bit of…

Paco, 9-year-old male cockatiel, and Curly, 30-year-old male cockatiel. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pets of the Week: Paco and Curly

These two would benefit greatly from a home they can call their own.

A South Peninsula Hospital employee mans the table for blood test results during the Rotary Health Fair on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at Christian Community Church in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by South Peninsula Hospital

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Best Bets

Bundle up Homer, it’s c-c-cold out there! Don’t let that stop you from getting out and taking part…

Rainy, 15-year-old female. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Rainy

This sweet ol’ gal prefers the quieter side of life.

A friendly scarecrow stands on the counter at the Anchor Point Post Office in October 2025 in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Best Bets

Kudos to everyone who put together some truly fantastic get-togethers and celebrations last weekend for Halloween! What a…

Curly and Paco, male cockatiels. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

Community

Pets of the Week: Curly and Paco

This bonded pair of pretty birds is looking for a new home.

Volunteers for the Western Alaska disaster response receive one of several loads of donations from Homer area community members on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at the main drop-off site in Anchorage, Alaska. Photo by Christina Whiting

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Best Bets

The spooky eve has finally descended upon us — while kids and families are out and about Halloween…

Hunter, 12-year-old male. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Hunter

This gentle boy qualifies for the Golden Paws program.

Artwork from a summer painting workshop is on display on the gallery wall in Kachemak Bay Campus's Pioneer Hall on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Best Bets

Snow hit East End this week, and that means winter creeps ever closer. You know what else is…

Lola, 6.5-year-old female. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pets of the Week: Lola

Shes a sweet gal with fun and playful attributes.

Fog rolls across Kachemak Bay on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Best Bets

The horrors persist, but so do we — and so will the many, many spooky events returning soon…

Adam Owen was born on Sept. 11, 2025, to Joanna and Chris Owen at South Peninsula Hospital in Homer, Alaska. Photo courtesy of Joanna Owen

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Adam Owen birth

Adam Owen was born on Sept. 11, 2025, at South Peninsula Hospital to parents Joanna and Chris Owen…