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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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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.

Artist Chaepter performs at the Mermaid Cafe on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. He kicked off his Alaska tour, along with fellow musician Hemlock, with the porchside show in Homer. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Another week, the same ol’ spiel — for details on what’s happening around town, check out these Best…

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

To say they are ready for a family to call their own would be an understatement.

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Lorelai Lowe birth

Lorelai Lowe was born on Aug. 16, 2025, at South Peninsula Hospital to parents Maggie House and Dexter…

Wild bunnies forage in the lawn near the Homer United Methodist Church on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Lots to do and see in town this week, yadda yadda — the Betster should come up with…

Lola, 6-year-old female, and Maui, 10-year-old male (bonded pair). Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pets of the Week: Lola and Maui

It’s time they find a family that wants to adopt them.

A raspberry ripens in a garden in Homer, Alaska, on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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The fireweed blooms may soon reach their zenith and school begins in less than a week, but summer…

A vintage KBBI mug, repurposed and filled with various office supplies, rests in the Homer News office window on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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KBBI seeks art submissions for annual membership mugs

The mugs will be released in October, as an incentive for the fall membership drive.

Lola, 6-year-old female, and Maui, 10-year-old male (bonded pair). Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pets of the Week: Lola and Maui

These two would love a family to call their own.

Concert-goers dance to music by Cousin Curtiss and Harrison B during Salmonfest on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, at the Headwaters Stage in the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds in Ninilchik, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Farewell to Salmonfest for this year — but say hello to the 2025 Kenai Peninsula Fair! The fairgrounds…

Homer's Shamwari Marimba Ensemble performs at the Homer Public Library's End of Summer Reading Celebration on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. Photo courtesy of Cheryl Illg

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The Betster hopes you’ve gotten your Salmonfest tickets before they’re all sold out! With music, good vibes and…