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The northern lights dance in the night sky 4.5 miles out East End Road in Homer, Alaska, on Jan. 20, 2026. Photo by Christina Whiting

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Blink and you’ll miss it — January sure has passed quickly, and now February is just around the…

Carter, young male black lab mix. Photo courtesy Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Carter

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

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

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

Max Wrobel was born Jan. 14, 2026, at South Peninsula Hospital in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Shelaine Woodrum

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Max Wrobel birth

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

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Death notice: Marvin “Ted” Dale Smith

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

Charlie and Percy Weasley, 1.5-year-old males. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Charlie and Percy Weasley

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

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)

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

The snow deepens on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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

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

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Pet of the Week: Home-to-Home program offers smooth transitions for pets

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

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)

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

Elma, 10-month-old female. Photo courtesy Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Elma

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

Families enjoy ice skating on Beluga Lake on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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

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

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Pet of the Week: Eep

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