After eight months without an executive director, and in the midst of a pandemic that has thrown the arts world into uncharted territory, the Homer… Continue reading
Hi! Another week has passed in our different world and it sure was wonderful to enjoy the warm weather and sunshine. Being able to get… Continue reading
Four years ago the Betster took a little jaunt to Paris. Remember those days? Remember when you could use air miles to get a cheap… Continue reading
20 years ago A petition to have a Greater Kachemak Fire & Emergency Service Area was signed by 216 voters and was certified. The effort… Continue reading
Normally May would herald the reopening of galleries closed for the winter — but in the year of the COVID-19 pandemic, nothing is normal. For… Continue reading
There certainly isn’t anything subtle about this year’s spring. Granted, here in the Far North spring is a remarkably short season but this one is… Continue reading
It’s hard to keep a cool town down. What with the amazing spring weather we’ve been having lately and the relaxation of some of the… Continue reading
20 years ago Homer High School, Chapman School and Homer Middle School were all set to welcome new principals in the fall after their current… Continue reading
As the COVID-19 pandemic swept through Alaska and state mandates closed or limited businesses and organizations, art and cultural nonprofits have had to swiftly adapt.… Continue reading
It’s the little things helping me get through this crazy, weird and scary time. How about you? What makes you forget about this insanity right… Continue reading
Though the world remains in flux as all of us cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, apparently nobody told the natural world. Our four-legged and winged… Continue reading
20 years ago Dispute over easement use in the Seldovia River Valley had the Seldovia Native Association threatening to close motorized access to the area… Continue reading
In the growing list of events canceled or postponed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Seldovia Arts Council last week announced it will not hold its… Continue reading
Where to start. Methinks that you are focused on food production although I’m thinking intently about perennials. You win; here we go. Take a good… Continue reading
How do you find “the one” if you can’t even leave your home?
It seemed a little weird on Wednesday not to be filing a tax return while at the same time checking the Betster’s bank account for… Continue reading
20 years ago South Peninsula Hospital was considering layoffs as rising operating costs pointed to a potential deficit of up to $400,000 by the end… Continue reading
Another part of Homer’s art scene has been forced to dramatically change its plans because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Last week, the Pier One… Continue reading
Bunnell starts Emergency Artist Fund Bunnell Street Arts Center has started an Emergency Artist Fund as well as a Postcard Project to thank those working… Continue reading
So here we are on day 13 of the Great Pandemic lockdown, counting from when Gov. Mike Dunleavy issued a stay-at-home mandate saying we should… Continue reading
