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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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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

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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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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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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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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…

A pair of ducks enjoy the new pond in the Homer Public Library's rain basin following recent heavy rains on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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The air is crisp and the wind has blown just about all the leaves from the trees —…

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

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Pets of the Week: Hunter

He’s a gentle giant with a big heart.

Community members gather and hold signs in support of free speech at a rally on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, at WKFL Park in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Change is in the air, and now is the time to pause and take stock before preparing for…

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

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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.