Community
Homer’s Best Bets
Recently while walking the Spit, the Betster noticed an odd phenomenon: Homer cars sure do have a lot…
Outdoors & Recreation
It’s not just the out-of-towners who can’t read or follow sport fishing regs
Back in late June this column reported on a plethora of angling misconducts Alaska Wildlife Troopers had to…
News
Run & Ride set for Aug. 30
Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic is getting ready for another fabulous 1 K and 5 K beach run…
News
Algal bloom not harmful, tapering off, say experts
A huge algal bloom present in the Pacific Ocean from Monterey Bay, Calif., to Alaska has been seen…
News
Kachemak Heritage Land Trust Celebrates Anchor river
This evening there’s a party in Anchor Point. The Kachemak Heritage Land Trust (KHLT) is hosting “Take Me…
News
Within spitting distance to adventure
When you’re standing at the tip of the Spit, you’re already four-and-a-half miles into Kachemak Bay. But the…
News
New bay tour offers science, sightseeing
All we needed were red knit caps. On a recent weekday tour of Kachemak Bay, I felt like…
Obituaries
Edna B. Fisk
Edna Bernice Fisk of Homer, 94, died peacefully at her home on Sunday, June 28, 2015. Edna was…
Community
Announcements
The Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies offers Ocean Connection from 1-5 p.m. every Thursday starting July 7. Reach…
Sports
Jake Moe finishes first in Spit Run for third time
A cool overcast morning made for perfect running weather on Saturday. Almost 300 people gathered at the high…
Outdoors & Recreation
Hunting for lingcod? Nick’s got a few tips for novice anglers
I was asked yesterday what I thought about lingcod. I deliberated for a few seconds and then replied,…
News
GOOD OL’ FASHIONED FUN FOR THE FOURTH
This year, the Fourth of July falls on Saturday, which means some good news for celebrants on the…
News
Council opposes Navy’s exercises
The Homer City Council set an apparent record at its regular Monday night meeting with what may be…