All around Kachemak Bay the past weeks, people have reported large runs of pink salmon in places never seen before — at least in significant… Continue reading
Since its start in May 1993, the annual Kachemak Bay Wooden Boat Society Festival has moved in both location and time of year. Now in… Continue reading
Hikers walking Alaska’s many trails know to take water, food, extra clothing, a First Aid kit, and, in the event of bears, bear spray or… Continue reading
20 years ago in the Homer News One of two Homer Police officers accused of excessive force by a woman they arrested submitted his resignation… Continue reading
20 years ago in the Homer News Homer sent a proposal to the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council asking for an environmental assessment of… Continue reading
Homer gardens can be festive, or restive, refined, or wildly imaginative. Come July 29 and 30: Gardeners’ Weekend, sponsored by the Homer Garden Club, will… Continue reading
20 years ago in the Homer News A homeowner found a 100-pound black bear entered her cabin through an unlocked door and got trapped when… Continue reading
20 years ago in the Homer News A legal dispute over grandfather rights has led to proposed changes in the city zoning code. The Homer… Continue reading
What happens rarely, features lots of red-and-green things and brings gifts? Nope — it’s not Christmas, but the big summer low tides. Since late April,… Continue reading
20 years ago in the Homer News About 200 people turned out on a sunny Saturday to build the new Karen Hornaday Park Playground. Homer… Continue reading
20 years ago in the Homer News Gordie Vernon and Thai Verzone won the Hope-to-Homer Alaska Mountain Classic Race in 4 days, 9 hours and… Continue reading
20 years ago in the Homer News Homer’s growth rate has fueled a boom in home sales and construction. In the previous 10 years the… Continue reading
20 years ago in the Homer News Homer Police officers doing bicycle patrols on the Spit received a warm reception from business owners, fishermen and… Continue reading
20 years ago in the Homer News High temperatures over the weekend caused a swarm of spruce-bark beetles. Many said it was the worst infestation… Continue reading
Where to start? Much has been happening in this little garden. May I emphasize “little”? If there were another 10 square feet under cultivation I… Continue reading
20 years ago in the Homer News The Homer High School class of 1997 made its mark in their choice of a unique cap-and-gown color… Continue reading
By McKibben Jackinsky For the Homer News In a fitting burst of color, on Saturday a throng of eager runners and walkers crossed the starting… Continue reading
