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Articles by Sarah Knapp
A Homer Middle School eighth grader is interviewed by Kachemak Emergency Services during the career day exercise on Feb. 15. (Photo by Sarah Brewer)
‘Who will I be? It’s up to me’
By Sarah Knapp • February 24, 2022 1:30 am

Homer Middle School students met with local professionals to learn more about possible careers.

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Sarah’s flowers for Valentine’s Day. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)
Out of the Office: It’s all about ‘give...
By Sarah Knapp • February 24, 2022 1:30 am

My fiance Michael and I last Monday celebrated our third Valentine’s Day together with a trip to city hall.

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Former Gov. Bill Walker discusses his gubernatorial campaign with the Citizen’s AKtion Network on Feb. 17. (Screenshot from meeting)
Gubernatorial candidate Walker discusses election with CAN
By Sarah Knapp • February 24, 2022 1:30 am

Former Alaska governor and current gubernatorial candidate Bill Walker spent more than an hour with the Citizen’s AKtion Network, or…

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Toras Fisk is thanked for his service after the 2021 Veterans Day ceremony at the Alaska Islands and Ocean Center on Nov. 11. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)
‘I’m just so lucky’
By Sarah Knapp • February 24, 2022 1:30 am

Longtime Homer resident and World War II veteran Toras Fisk turns 100.

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The Glacier Kings Squirts won the Nikiski Cupid Shootout tournament at the Jason Peterson Memorial Ice Rink the weekend of Feb. 12. (Photo by Sheryl Neisner)
Glacier Kings Squirts win Cupid Shootout
By Sarah Knapp • February 24, 2022 1:30 am

The Homer Hockey Association Glacier Kings Squirts were undefeated and brought home the trophy at the Nikiski Cupid Shootout tournament…

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The Krewe of Gambrinus parades down Lake Shore Drive. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)
Krewe of Gambrinus parades in honor of Winter...
By Sarah Knapp • February 17, 2022 1:30 am

The Krewe of Gambrinus wasn’t going to let the cancellation of the Homer Winter Carnival Parade last Saturday ruin their…

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Upper Cook Inlet Exclusive Economic Zone can be seen on this map provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (Image via fisheries.noaa.gov)
City of Homer files amicus brief in EEZ...
By Sarah Knapp • February 17, 2022 1:30 am

The City of Homer filed an amicus brief in the United Cook Inlet Drift Association v. National Marine Fisheries Services…

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Anita Harry, Merlin Cordes and Corise Story were inducted into the Alaska School Activities Association Hall of Fame Friday night during the Sons of the American Legion Homer Winter Carnival basketball tournament. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)
ASAA Hall of Fame inductees honored
By Sarah Knapp • February 17, 2022 1:30 am

Story, Cordes and Harry were recognized for their years of excellence.

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Louie Flora has announced his candidacy for the Lower Kenai Peninsula seat in the Alaska State House. (Photo provided by Louie Flora)
Longtime Homer resident announces Alaska State House candidacy
By Sarah Knapp • February 9, 2022 1:30 am

Longtime Homer resident and commercial fisherman Louie Flora announced in a press release last week that he is running for…

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Representatives from the Alaska State Parks march in this year’s Homer Winter Carnival Parade on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2020 on Pioneer Avenue in Homer, Alaska. This year’s theme was a tribute to the 50th anniversary of Kachemak Bay State Park. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)
68th Homer Winter Carnival features events for all...
By Sarah Knapp • February 9, 2022 1:30 am

The annual Winter Carnival parade has been canceled for 2022.

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Homer arts council honors local creators with Community Arts Awards
Homer arts council honors local creators with Community...
By Sarah Knapp • February 3, 2022 1:30 am

The annual Community Arts Awards began in 2005 as a way to support local artists.

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The state ferry M/V Tustumena pulls into the Homer Harbor on Monday, June 8, 2020 in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)
M/V Tustumena to return to service later than...
By Sarah Knapp • February 3, 2022 1:30 am

The 58-year-old ferry will begin operating again on July 15.

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Julianne Tomich uses coffee to create art in her new exhibit “COFFEE MI AMORE!” at Homer Council on the Arts. (Photo provided)
First Friday art exhibit openings
By Sarah Knapp • February 2, 2022 5:30 am

While many galleries have opted out of hosting First Friday art shows in January and February, a few places will…

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A sign warns of icy conditions in the parking lot of the Bartlett Street COVID-19 vaccine and testing clinic on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
DHSS announces first two COVID-19 pediatric deaths
By Sarah Knapp • February 2, 2022 2:30 am

The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services announced eight COVID-19-related deaths on Wednesday, including the state’s first two pediatric…

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U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, visited with Homer News staff on Wednesday, Jan. 26, to discuss infrastructure opportunities and what she has learned during her tenure. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)
Murkowski talks harbor expansion, election during Homer visit
By Sarah Knapp • February 2, 2022 1:30 am

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, spent last Wednesday in Homer, visiting city officials to discuss the city’s capital improvement plan,…

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A COVID-19 test administrator discusses the testing process with a patient during the popup rapid testing clinic at Homer Public Health Center on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)
Free rapid COVID-19 testing continues through Feb. 4
By Sarah Knapp • January 31, 2022 1:30 am

A drive-up COVID-19 testing clinic is being held at Homer Public Health Center this week.

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