News
Quixotic idea becomes reality
The adjective quixotic (from Don Quixote) means exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical. Indeed. At first glance, the idea…
News
Huskies’ No. 1 cheerleader
Homer was once a place Kari Dendurent came for vacations. Now, as Homer Middle School’s principal, the southern…
News
Bay View Inn victim of city’s one-size-fits-all zoning rules
Bay View Inn, a true part of Homer’s history in this beautiful place we call the Cosmic Hamlet…
News
Volunteers help monitor bay
It has been due to the close observation of community monitors and Kachemak Bay residents that two “blooms”…
News
Old Town history survives in its buildings and stories
Editor’s note: In this two-part series, the Homer News looks at the history of Old Town and its…
Community
HCOA Artist Registry is online
Homer area artists can join the Homer Council on the Arts online Artist Registry. Artists can join the…
News
Stand up for Homer library and ask council to do same
Last month I came before the Homer City Council to highlight the needs of the Homer Public Library.…
Community
Announcements
The Kachemak Bay Research Reserve has proposed an amendment to its Community Council Charter and seeks public review…
Community
First Friday Events
Bunnell Street Arts Center 106 W. Bunnell Ave. ARTrageous Gaye-la, paintings by Gaye Wolfe Installation by Melissa Daubert…
News
Help plan Homer Winter Carnival
Dear Homer, Twelve years ago I missed an exit in Seattle and found myself in Prince George, Canada,…
News
Voters once again support term limits
By McKibben Jackinsky Staff writer With 29 of 30 precincts reporting on Tuesday’s Municipal Election, Kenai Peninsula voters…
Community
Pratt receives museum award
The Pratt Museum received the Excellence in the Museum Profession Award from Museums Alaska for its gray whale…
Community
Library celebrates Alaska Book Week
As part of the third annual Alaska Book Week, Oct. 5-12, the Homer Public Library holds “Alaska Read-out”…