Community meeting in Homer to focus on proposed state forest
The Department of Natural Resources will continue to gather community input on the potential establishment of a Kenai Peninsula State Forest during a meeting on Tuesday at Kachemak Bay Campus.
Art on holiday
Many of Homer’s art galleries and public art spaces are on break for the month of January and busy planning…
Best Bets
Happy New Year, Homer! The Betster is grateful to have made it through another year, and looks forward to positivity…
Creativity as connection
Homer artist’s work nurtures her creativity and her mental wellbeing.
Best Bets
Merry Christmas, Homer! The Betster hopes folks are staying warm and enjoying good food and good company, or even a…
Disputed oil lease sale in Alaska’s Cook Inlet upheld in...
After completing a court-ordered environmental study, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management said no changes are needed for the 2022 sale that drew just one bid.
Pet of the Week: Home-to-Home program offers smooth transitions for...
Every pet deserves a smooth, less-stress transition to a new, loving home.
Homer Cycling Club receives grant for trails
The Rasmuson Foundation recently awarded the nonprofit $250,000 to complete phase two of the Eastland Trails project.
Land trust presents conservation award to research reserve
Kachemak Heritage Land Trust named the Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve as the 2025 King Maker Award recipient earlier this month.
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Alaska fisheries in 2025: turmoil, economic and environmental challenges and...
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2 Soldotna troopers indicted on federal civil rights violations
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A holly jolly time aboard the ‘Jolly Aspen’
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School district projects $7.5 million budget deficit for fiscal year...
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Calderwood pretrial hearing rescheduled
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Homer Electric Association announces rate increase
SoHi hockey claims 3rd Carlin Cup victory
The Soldotna varsity hockey team defeated Homer 9-1 Saturday at Kevin Bell Arena.
Homer girls wrestling team named regional champions
Homer High School hosted the Kachemak Conference Wrestling Championships Saturday, Dec. 13.
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Sports briefs
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Kenai Central’s Sophie Tapley signs with UAA volleyball
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SoHi, Nikiski wrestling teams compete for Thanksgiving dinner
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Sports briefs: Soldotna hockey, wrestling teams secure wins at weekend...
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Homer hockey falls to Kodiak
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Kenai Central takes home 3rd volleyball state title
The experiment: Kenai becomes an agricultural test site — Part...
Over the past 50 years or more, the City of Kenai has attempted on several occasions to capitalize on its…
Food to fuel growing minds
This yellow split pea curry, paired with steamed rice, is a complete meal and the perfect fuel for any kind of marathon.
Opinion: Alaskans deserve a real voice in decisions about public...
Like many Alaskans, I was caught off guard when meetings were announced about the idea of creating a state forest…
Letters to the Editor
Reading a poem by an old friend
Pet of the Week: Elma
This little girl is a gentle soul with a huge heart.
On the Screen: ‘Knives Out 3’ truly a film for...
I often feel the need to watch a film twice. The first go-around, I’m just trying to keep up with…
