News <p>Anchor Point youth run a relay during the Snow Rondi kids’ snowshoe races on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Fireweed Meadows golf course in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)</p>

Snow Rondi returns next week

The annual Anchor Point winter festival will take place Feb. 24-March 1.

By Delcenia Cosman • February 16, 2026 1:30 am


Homer takes 2nd, 3rd place in Winter Carnival tournament

Homer High School hosted the annual Winter Carnival basketball tournament last weekend.

By Delcenia Cosman • February 12, 2026 1:30 am
Best Bets

Whether you’re walking in the parade this weekend or simply going to observe, the Betster hopes y’all are ready for…

By Delcenia Cosman • February 11, 2026 1:30 am
Juneau bill aims to stabilize education funding

House Bill 261 would change how schools rely on student counts.

By Chloe Anderson • February 9, 2026 2:30 pm
Ruffridge, Elam introduce new legislative bills

The representatives filed bills relating to tax exemptions for EMS personnel and dental care.

By Chloe Anderson • February 9, 2026 2:30 am
Kenai man sentenced for sexual abuse charges

Ollie Garrett, 62, will serve 15 years in prison for sexual abuse of a minor.

By Delcenia Cosman • February 6, 2026 1:30 am
Out of hibernation

Homer’s art scene returns in full force for February First Friday.

By Christina Whiting • February 4, 2026 1:30 am

Assembly addresses formal presentations in code amendment

An ordinance passed Feb. 3 clarifies that formal presentations made before the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly should relate to borough matters.

By Delcenia Cosman • February 10, 2026 8:30 am
Search and rescue group members receive certification

The initial cohort of a Homer-based search and rescue group recently completed a hands-on, nationally-certified training session.

By Delcenia Cosman • February 9, 2026 1:30 am
Sports briefs

The hockey All-Conference Awards were recently announced, Homer High School reported on Feb. 8. Austin Pitzman was named to the…

February 12, 2026 1:30 am
Homer boys basketball tops Nikiski

Homer will host the annual Winter Carnival basketball tournament this weekend, starting Thursday.

By Delcenia Cosman • February 5, 2026 1:30 am
‘What’s in a name?’: Reviving a forgotten past — Part...

AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is the first of a series of articles concerning places and landmarks on the Kenai Peninsula that…

By Clark Fair • February 12, 2026 1:30 am
Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

By Delcenia Cosman Homer News • February 12, 2026 1:30 am
Letters to the Editor

Thank you for continued support

February 12, 2026 2:30 am
Opinion: Protecting the purpose: Why funding schools must include student...

High school sports and activities are experiencing record participation. They are also experiencing unprecedented pressure — pressure that feels especially…

By Karissa Niehoff and Billy Strickland • February 12, 2026 1:30 am
Pet of the Week: Kilo

Kilo is looking for a temporary foster home while his human is in the hospital.

February 12, 2026 2:30 am
Pet of the Week: First Friday Foster Night

Learn what fostering looks like and the support we provide, all in a no-pressure setting.

February 5, 2026 2:30 am