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Dale Banks stands in his production facility in Kachemak City on Monday, April 28. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Local manufacturer takes hit from tariff hike

Loopy Lupine has provided Alaska restaurants with locally made paper products since 2010.

Nikiski’s Rex Wittmer competes in the discus at the SoHi Invite on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Sports

Soldotna girls, boys track and field teams sweep SoHi Invite

The Soldotna girls and boys track and field teams swept the 21-team SoHi Invite on Friday and Saturday…

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News

Bay Weld Boats launches new seiner

The custom-built fishing vessel represents a number of firsts for the Homer welding company.

West Homer Elementary students stand outside the Homer Senior Center during their tour to perform Shakespeare this spring. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Brewer)

News

After-school Shakespeare club gives students theatrical outlet

West Homer Elementary students last month had their third annual tour to the Homer Senior Center.

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Sports

Homer girls, boys take 2nd at Wasilla Track Invite

Colony swept the Wasilla Track and Field Invite on Friday and Saturday, with the Homer girls and boys…

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Sports

Homer nabs 13th at Rally in the Valley

Kenai Central finished sixth, Soldotna finished 10th and Homer finished 13th at the Rally in the Valley Softball…

Brian Ormond stands with ANCOR Board President Lori Kress at the awards ceremony in San Diego on Wednesday, April 9. (Photo courtesy of Kim Champney)

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Homer caregiver named as a 2025 Alaska Direct Support Professional of the Year

The recognition honors professionals exemplifying a workforce that empowers community inclusion for people with intellectual, developmental disabilities.

A vintage Underwood typewriter sits on a table on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, at the Homer News in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

Opinion

Point of View: From weed seeds to a green garden

Looking back from out on the bay — floating in the salty mist, with the great Kenai Mountains…

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Community

New works for a new season

May First Friday showcases work by Homer and Kenai Peninsula artists.

Soldotna’s Lane Hillyer and Kenai Central’s Dakota Wisnewski battle for the ball Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Ed Hollier Field at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Sports

Saturday soccer: Ketchikan boys, Wasilla girls win soccer tourneys

The Ketchikan boys won the Kenai Invitational Cup and the Wasilla girls won the Homer Soccer Tourney to…

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Community

‘What gives it teeth’

Indigenous author Lily H. Tuzroyluke spoke on her novel and writing process last week at the Homer Public…

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News

33rd Shorebird Festival starts next week

This year’s festival, running May 7-11, features “Wildlife DJ” Dr. Ben Mirin as keynote speaker.

Spring “Mariner Way Award” honorees stand outside the Homer High School after a celebration in their honor on April 16. Students from top left to right are Ryan Holm, McKenna Black, Liam Young, Gracie High, J.J. Felice, Tilea Lockwood, Willow Hinsberger, Logan Matysczak, and Nik Macauly. (Photo courtesy of Homer High School)

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Homer High School announces spring recipients of Mariner Way award

These traits include toughness, compassion, drive, integrity, character, sportsmanship and citizenship.