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The rescued sea otter pup looks at the camera in this undated picture, provided by the Alaska SeaLife Center. (Kaiti Grant/Alaska SeaLife Center)
Stranded otter pup rescued from Homer beach
By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • May 16, 2025 2:30 am

She is estimated to be around 2 months old and was found alone by concerned beach walkers.

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Pet of the Week: Nyx
May 15, 2025 2:30 am

She gets along with everyone and may be quite the couch potato.

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Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival attendees draw a surfbird from a photo reference during featured artist Danielle Larsen’s art workshop on Friday, May 9, 2025, at the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
Best Bets
May 15, 2025 1:30 am

It’s commencement season! Congratulations to all upcoming graduates, and best of luck as you move forward into the next phase…

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Community members and SPH staff pose with “Beary the Be Well Bear” during the 2024 Safe and Healthy Kids Fair in the Homer High School parking lot. (Photo courtesy of South Peninsula Hospital)
32nd annual Safe and Health Kids Fair set...
By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • May 14, 2025 2:30 am

The goal of the fair, which is in its 32nd year, is to promote health and prevent injury among youth.

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The Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference is held at Kachemak Bay Campus starting on Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference returns for 23rd year
By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • May 13, 2025 11:30 am

This year’s keynote presenter is author Ruth Ozeki.

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Maui, 9-year-old male, and Lola, 6-year-old female. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter
Pets of the Week: Lola and Maui
May 8, 2025 2:30 am

This bonded pair are smart, affectionate and curious.

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Celebration of Life — Joyanna Geisler
May 8, 2025 1:30 am

We invite the community to honor the life and legacy of Joyanna Geisler on Friday, May 16 from 1-4 p.m….

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Best Bets
May 8, 2025 1:30 am

The Shorebird Festival has arrived! Get out your scopes, binoculars and other birding paraphernalia and hit the trails, or check…

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Attendees listen to another person share their thoughts on community-building at the Homer Public Library on Tuesday, April 29. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
Finding hope in Homer
By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • May 7, 2025 12:30 pm

A community-building conversation was held on April 29.

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Mike and Sully, two male budgies. Lovey, male, and Missy, female budgie. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter
Pet of the Week: Four Budgies
May 1, 2025 2:30 am

They come in pairs, but the 4 don’t need to be adopted together.

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Best Bets
By Delcenia Cosman • May 1, 2025 1:30 am

Mayday, mayday — or rather, May Day! It’s May 1, folks, and the Betster is ready for some sun and…

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Photo provided by 
Sybil Lawson
Jon Peterson.
Death notice — Jon Peterson
By Submitted by Sybil Lawson • May 1, 2025 1:30 am

We announce the passing of Jon Montague Peterson, on Jan. 28. Jon was born on May 20, 1935, and grew…

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Roberta Highland holds her Woman of Wisdom award from South Peninsula Haven House in this photo taken July 25, 2020, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo courtesy South Peninsula Haven House)
Death notice — Roberta Highland
By Submitted by Helen Armstrong • May 1, 2025 1:30 am

Roberta Highland

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