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Homer is a city located close to the southern end of Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula, about 218 miles southwest of Anchorage. As the local newspaper for Homer, we provide the community with updates on news, sports, local viewpoints, fishing, and tourism. You can find us both online and in printed format.

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'What gives it teeth'

6 days ago | homernews.com | Delcenia Cosman

Last Thursday, Homer readers and Homer Public Library staff celebrated the 10th anniversary of the library's Lit Lineup reading program and welcomed Indigenous author Lily H. Tuzroyluke for a discussion on her historical novel, "Sivulliq: Ancestor." Tuzroyluke was recently selected as the 2024-2026 Alaska Reads author.
Tourism working group gets 2-month extension

1 week ago | homernews.com |

Tourism working group gets 2-month extensionIn a 3-3 vote, the working group had earlier this month rejected a draft document with proposed recommendations. The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly this month extended by 60 days the deadline for its Tourism Industry Working Group to create a report on its recommendations after the group failed to approve the draft document on a 3-3 vote.
Off the shelf: Time and space and the human heart

1 week ago | homernews.com | Delcenia Cosman

This column has been coming for a while now, but I've been thinking about how exactly to present Kaliane Bradley's "The Ministry of Time."Bradley's novel is a work of contemporary fiction that combines both history and speculative writing. When I picked it up I mainly expected a fun, action-filled adventure with some commentary on one of the greatest Arctic-based disasters - I mean, endeavours - that occurred during the golden age of Arctic exploration in the 19th century.
Bunnell Avenue, Ohlson Lane improvements to move forward

1 week ago | homernews.com | Delcenia Cosman

Tension permeated discussion on the upcoming roadway and water system improvements project on West Bunnell Avenue and Ohlson Lane during the Homer City Council's regular meeting last Monday, April 14, as several Old Town Homer businesses expressed their dismay with the project's timing.
Colony track and field teams sweep Homer Invitational

1 week ago | homernews.com | Jeff Helminiak

The Colony girls and boys track and field teams swept the Homer Invitational on Friday at Homer High School. On the boys side, the Knights scored 185 points for the win, while Soldotna was runner-up at 148 and Homer was third at 108. Also from the peninsula, Seward was sixth, Kenai Central was seventh, Nikiski was eighth and Ninilchik tied for 10th.
Assembly kills resolution asking for option to cap property tax increases

2 weeks ago | homernews.com |

Assembly kills resolution asking for option to cap property tax increasesAlaska municipalities are required by state statute to assess all properties at their full and true value.
50th Alaska Folk Festival is one for the records

2 weeks ago | homernews.com | Mark Sabbatini

50th Alaska Folk Festival is one for the recordsCapacity crowds, Grammy-winning artists, sellout of merchandise, future film make for resounding week. JUNEAU - It's been a free-for-all jamboree for a half-century, yet somehow the 50th annual Alaska Folk Festival still achieved the golden feat of a sellout.
Seward teams earn 2nd, 4th place at Alaska Tsunami Bowl

2 weeks ago | homernews.com |

Seward teams earn 2nd, 4th place at Alaska Tsunami BowlSeward students who competed this year were recognized Monday with a commending resolution by the Seward City Council. Seward High School students earned second- and fourth-place finishes in the 2025 Alaska Tsunami Bowl, a regional academic competition testing students on their knowledge of ocean biology, history and other sciences held as part of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl.
Anchor Point salmon derby cast for next weekend

3 weeks ago | homernews.com | Delcenia Cosman

Anchor Point salmon derby cast for next weekendThis year's derby is held in honor of Erica Walli. The 30th annual Anchor Point King Salmon Derby, sponsored by the Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Saturday, April 26. This year's derby is held in honor of Erica Walli, who was a longtime Anchor Point resident, derby supporter and the second-place winner in the 2021 derby. Walli passed away last July due to injuries sustained from an ATV crash.
Homer baseball tops Petersburg, Ketchikan at round robin

3 weeks ago | homernews.com | Jeff Helminiak

The Homer baseball team finished up play at the Ketchikan Round Robin on Saturday by defeating Petersburg 11-3 and Ketchikan 3-2. The Mariners are now 3-1 overall and finished 3-1 at the tournament. Against Petersburg, a seven-run second inning was enough to give Homer all the advantage it would need in the game. Weston Marley pitched the first six innings and gave up two runs - one earned - on three hits while walking three and striking out two. Jayden Sims finished with a scoreless inning.