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The new Inlet Grocery in Anchor Point on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Best Bets

This week is just full of good causes! Whether you want to donate or enjoy your time, or…

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

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Pets of the Week: Rainy

She’s a gentle soul who prefers the quieter side of life.

The Homer News sign hangs on the outside of the newspaper's former office building on Landings Street on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Town Crier

Public announcements for local nonprofits, community groups and individuals.

A man holds an American flag at a vigil for Charlie Kirk on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 at Mariner Park on the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Homer holds vigil for Charlie Kirk; highlights opening of local Turning Point Education private school

The vigil was organized in part by District 6 Rep. Sarah Vance.

Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference attendees fill the room in Kachemak Bay Campus’s Pioneer Hall during the opening panel on Saturday, May 18, 2024 in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference announces 2026 keynote speaker, faculty list

Last week, on Sept. 19, the Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference announced the names of the 2026 writing faculty…

Maui (10-year-old male) & Lola (6-year-old female). Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pets of the Week: Lola and Maui

They’re wonderful dogs who don’t deserve to be here one day longer.

School Board member Tim Daugherty, volunteer Tristan Condon, Lt. Ryan Browning and Anna Meredith flip burgers and spread awareness of Planet Youth Homer during the 2025 Homer High School homecoming game on Saturday, Sept. 13. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Best Bets

Election forums are here! Don’t miss a chance to hear from your school board candidates on Thursday at…

Betty, 6-year-old female. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Betty

She might have a grumpy face, but it doesn’t represent her personality.

Gooseberries ripen on a thorny bush on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Jackson Gardens near Soldotna, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Best Bets

It’s homecoming week, and you know what that means — a great big bonfire, lots of school spirit…

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

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Pet of the Week: Rainy

This sweet girl is a gentle soul, looking for the same.

A fledged crane colt follows its parent across the Kachemak Bay Campus lawn on Pioneer Avenue in Homer, Alaska, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. The other parent was waiting across the street and rendezvoused with these two at Oodalolly's. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Best Bets

Summer is quickly leaving and we’re sliding into fall, but that just opens the door for a whole…

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Lukas Dubbe birth

Lukas Dubbe was born on Aug. 22, 2025, to parents Chelsea and Ben Dubbe in Homer, Alaska.

Maui (10-year-old male) & Lola (6-year-old female). Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pets of the Week: Lola and Maui

They’re still waiting for their hero to come meet them.