Calderwood pleads guilty to murder of Homer woman
Kirby Calderwood pleaded guilty to the 2019 murder of Anesha “Duffy” Murnane on Feb. 5, four years after his arrest in 2022.
Kenai man sentenced for sexual abuse charges
Ollie Garrett, 62, will serve 15 years in prison for sexual abuse of a minor.
Out of hibernation
Homer’s art scene returns in full force for February First Friday.
Homer boys, girls place 2nd at Tsalteshi ski meet
Homer traveled to Soldotna last Friday for a race hosted by Kenai at Tsalteshi Trails.
Best Bets
Countdown to Valentine’s Day — and, more importantly, the annual Homer Winter Carnival Parade! The chamber is looking for volunteers…
No tsunami expected after 4.4-magnitude earthquake in Alaska
U.S. Geological Survey says 179 people reported feeling the earthquake.
Juneau protestors urge lawmakers to defund Homeland Security after Minneapolis...
Hundreds gathered hours before congressional delegation voted on whether to extend ICE funding.
Homer stands with Minneapolis
Nearly 300 people took part in an “ICE OUT” demonstration on Sunday.
Winter carnival celebrates love for Homer
The annual parade will be held Saturday, Feb. 14 at noon on Pioneer Avenue.
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Sealife center takes in ringed seal
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Board of education considers school consolidations
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Juneau activists speak out against Alaska LNG pipline on Capitol...
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Land trust preserves acreage for public use
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State of the State: Dunleavy reveals snippets of a fiscal...
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300 stand for 3rd ‘No Kings’ protest
Homer boys basketball tops Nikiski
Homer will host the annual Winter Carnival basketball tournament this weekend, starting Thursday.
Sports briefs: Homer hockey wraps up season
The Homer High School varsity hockey team wrapped up their season last Friday, Jan. 30. The Mariners fell 0-2 to…
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Juneau hockey celebrates senior night with sweeping victory over Homer
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Sports briefs: Homer ski, basketball give top performances; hockey returns...
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Homer basketball places 5th in Anchorage tourney
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Homer boys place 1st in ski invitational
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SoHi hockey claims 3rd Carlin Cup victory
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Homer girls wrestling team named regional champions
Years Ago
Homer happenings from years past
A Lunar New Year’s treat
This sweet, steamed rice cake is chewy, gooey and full of positivity.
Letters to the Editor
Masculinity choices
Opinion: It’s time to end Alaska’s fiscal experiment
For decades, Alaska has operated under a fiscal and budgeting system unlike any other state, and some could argue any…
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Opinion: Senator Murkowski needs to caucus with Democrats
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20 years of Arctic report cards
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Opinion: World doesn’t need another blast of hot air
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Letters to the Editor
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Planet Youth Homer: Quality after-school programming protects kids
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Opinion: Federal match funding is a promise to Alaska’s future
Pet of the Week: First Friday Foster Night
Learn what fostering looks like and the support we provide, all in a no-pressure setting.
The return of Homer’s asynchronous book club
Lit Lineup, the Homer Public Library’s annual community reading program, debuts this year’s book list.
