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Kachemak Bay Writers' Conference attendees fill the room in Kachemak Bay Campus's Pioneer Hall during the opening panel on Saturday, May 18, 2024 in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference announces 2026 keynote speaker, faculty list

The keynote speaker for the 2026 conference will be poet and essayist, Jane Hirshfield.

 

A still image from Michael Walsh's "His World and it's Harms" (2025). Courtesy of Michael Walsh.

Porcupine Theater to host ‘LAT59: Filmmaker Forum,’ featuring new films from 3 local artists

The inaugeral event will celebrate the Homer filmmakers over Sept. 25, 26 and 27.

 

Homer Mayor Rachel Lord smiles as Homer High School counselor Paul Story and others raise a fist in jubilation for the completion of the new entrance to the school on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

Borough celebrates new front entrance for Homer High School

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Thursday, Sept. 11.

 

This photo taken Beryl Air pilot Stephanie Greer on Friday, May 21, 2021, over Grewingk Glacier and Glacier Spit shows the mesodinium rubrum bloom to the left as contrasted with the normal ocean water of Kachemak Bay near Homer. (Photo courtesy of Stephanie Greer/Beryl Air)

U.S. Senate unanimously approves bill to improve harmful algal bloom response

The bill, sponsored by Sen. Sullivan, establishes an interagency task force to assess impacts of HABs.

This photo taken Beryl Air pilot Stephanie Greer on Friday, May 21, 2021, over Grewingk Glacier and Glacier Spit shows the mesodinium rubrum bloom to the left as contrasted with the normal ocean water of Kachemak Bay near Homer. (Photo courtesy of Stephanie Greer/Beryl Air)
Homer Harbor on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Homer News file)

Preliminary testing finds high levels of paralytic shellfish toxins in Kachemak Bay blue mussels

Sample shellfish from Homer Harbor contained toxins over twice the regulatory limit.

Homer Harbor on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Homer News file)
The basket catches fire on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 at Mariner Park in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

Homer ‘OPENS’ itself to annual Burning Basket project

This year’s basket was the 22nd to be created in Homer.

The basket catches fire on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 at Mariner Park in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
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Alaska World Arts Festival returns for 7th year

The annual event, which aims to cultivate connections through the arts, will kick off on Friday, Sept. 12.

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A beach along Kachemak Bay is photographed in 2018. (Homer News file)

State issues alert for toxic shellfish found in Kachemak Bay

Shellfish from “the inner bay” have been found to contain amounts of toxins responsible for paralytic shellfish poisoning.

A beach along Kachemak Bay is photographed in 2018. (Homer News file)
Volunteers at Glacier Spit Cleanup in September 2022. Photo provided by Center for Alaska Coastal Studies

CoastWalk 2025 kicks off this September in Homer

CACS’s annual marine debris cleanup and data collection event will start Sept. 6.

Volunteers at Glacier Spit Cleanup in September 2022. Photo provided by Center for Alaska Coastal Studies
A photo from July of the backstage at Pier One Theatre. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

Out of the office and on the stage

Ruminations on a return to Homer community theater.

A photo from July of the backstage at Pier One Theatre. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
The beginning of this year's Burning Basket on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
The beginning of this year's Burning Basket on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
A poster from the Pier One Theatre website shows information about the upcoming spring performance. Rehearsals began last week.

Community choir begins rehearsals in Homer for spring performance

Rehearsals for central peninsula singers will begin after Labor Day.

A poster from the Pier One Theatre website shows information about the upcoming spring performance. Rehearsals began last week.
A piece of the poster for the 2025 Sacred Acre festival in Ninilchik, Alaska. This year's festival will take place Sept. 5-7.

Alaska EDM festival ‘Sacred Acre’ returns for 4th year

Started in 2022, the annual autumnal festival will be Sept. 5-7.

A piece of the poster for the 2025 Sacred Acre festival in Ninilchik, Alaska. This year's festival will take place Sept. 5-7.
A map from a South Kenai Peninsula Hospital Service Area Board resolution in support of the land buy ordinance shows the location of South Peninsula Hospital in regard to the steep slopes surrounding the property. Parcel #17504022 is one of the four properties assembly members unanimously voted to purchase on Tuesday, Aug. 19.
A map from a South Kenai Peninsula Hospital Service Area Board resolution in support of the land buy ordinance shows the location of South Peninsula Hospital in regard to the steep slopes surrounding the property. Parcel #17504022 is one of the four properties assembly members unanimously voted to purchase on Tuesday, Aug. 19.
The downed aircraft near Haines, Alaska, Aug. 24, 2025. The pilot was the only person aboard the aircraft and had no reported injuries. (U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of Air Station Sitka)

Coast Guard rescues man from downed aircraft near Haines

The rescued pilot was reported “in good condition”

The downed aircraft near Haines, Alaska, Aug. 24, 2025. The pilot was the only person aboard the aircraft and had no reported injuries. (U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of Air Station Sitka)
Homer community members line up for delicious offerings from multiple food trucks and booths at the Taste of Homer Food Truck Festival on Saturday, May 10, 2024 at the Baycrest KOA Campground in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
Homer community members line up for delicious offerings from multiple food trucks and booths at the Taste of Homer Food Truck Festival on Saturday, May 10, 2024 at the Baycrest KOA Campground in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
Homer community members line up for delicious offerings from multiple food trucks and booths at the Taste of Homer Food Truck Festival on Saturday, May 10, 2024 at the Baycrest KOA Campground in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
Homer community members line up for delicious offerings from multiple food trucks and booths at the Taste of Homer Food Truck Festival on Saturday, May 10, 2024 at the Baycrest KOA Campground in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
A headshot of the new Homer OPUS director, Dr. Elizabeth White. (Photo provided)

Homer OPUS names new director

Homer OPUS has chosen Elizabeth White to serve as both its lead teacher and organizational head, going into the new school year. The nonprofit organization… Continue reading

A headshot of the new Homer OPUS director, Dr. Elizabeth White. (Photo provided)
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Homer football shuts out visiting Barrow

Returning strong for the season after winning the Division III state title for the second time in three years last season, the Homer football team… Continue reading

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A screenshot from the Homer Harbor Expansion project website shows one idea for Alternative 2, which the Corp selected in July as their tentative plan, moving forward.

Army Corps chooses tentative plan for Homer Harbor expansion

If constructed, the expansion would meet the currently existing harbor needs and demands.

A screenshot from the Homer Harbor Expansion project website shows one idea for Alternative 2, which the Corp selected in July as their tentative plan, moving forward.
Smoked salmon ready for taste testing in Wrangell. (Photo by Vivian Faith Prescott)

5th annual ‘Smoked Salmon Super Bowl’ names winners of tastiest fish

The fifth annual Smoked Salmon Super Bowl highlighted Alaska businesses who work to share the taste of authentic, wild Alaska seafood with the world.

Smoked salmon ready for taste testing in Wrangell. (Photo by Vivian Faith Prescott)