Homer News

07/17/2025

The author of three self-published books, Smith is now working on the final installment of his trilogy.

07/17/2025

Fifty years after graduating, Homer High School’s Class of 1975 came together again for a weekend of celebration and remembrance.

Members of the class of 1975, and others, gathered in Homer over the weekend.

07/17/2025

Homer Elks Lodge #2127 won first place July 1 in the All-American Lodge contest for Division III during the Elks Grand Lodge National Convention in Kansas City, Missouri.

According to Michael Luhr of Petersburg, Homer’s is the first lodge in the state to receive a first-place win of the national award.

Since its inception in 1959, Homer Elks has given back $2.2 million to the community in various charity work.

07/17/2025

The project site is located at the headwaters of the Johnson River, on nearly 21,000 acres of land privately owned by Native corporation Cook Inlet Region, Inc. within Lake Clark National Park. According to Cook Inletkeeper, however, should the mine project move forward, it will adversely affect both surrounding wilderness areas and long-time businesses owned and operated by local stakeholders.

At risk are the Johnson River itself, subsistence harvesting grounds in Lake Clark National Park, the largest seabird nesting colony in the Cook Inlet, and critical habitat areas for the endangered Cook Inlet beluga whale population.

The Johnson Tract Mine is located on CIRI-owned lands inside Lake Clark National Park.

07/16/2025

The award program recognizes organizations that meet progressively rigorous standards of performance to further improve the lives of residents and staff in long-term care.

07/16/2025

The annual Seldovia Salmon Shuffle, part of our neighbor-across-the-bay’s Fourth of July celebrations, saw more than 250 participants this year.

The 5K race is held annually as part of Seldovia’s 4th of July celebrations.

07/16/2025

Homer’s public radio station KBBI AM 890 hosted their annual Concert on the Lawn Saturday, drawing hundreds to Karen Hornaday Park and countless other listeners to the radio as the concert was broadcast live.

KBBI AM 890 hosted their annual Concert on the Lawn Saturday.

07/14/2025

Arturo Mondragon-Lopez, Jr. will spend 15 years in prison and serve 10 years’ probation for the fatal shooting of Homer resident Brianna Hetrick, 22, which occurred in October 2023.

Arturo Mondragon-Lopez, Jr. accepted a plea deal in February for the shooting of Brianna Hetrick.

07/08/2025

Artist Tom Reed paints the final artist (musician David Webster) on his iconic wall mural in Homer on July 2, 2025. The 10 additions this month mark the final contributions to the project, which began in 1985. Photos by reporter Chloe Pleznac.

07/05/2025

Video clips by Homer News reporter Delcenia Cosman from Homer’s 4th of July parade today! Photos to come!

07/05/2025

Video from Anchor Point’s 2025 4th of July Parade by Homer News reporter Delcenia Cosman. Photos to come!

07/04/2025

The United States Coast Guard cutter Aspen is under new command as of June 26. Commanding Officer Corey Engel will be in charge of the cutter’s operations and crew. Commanding Officer Shea Winterberger has held the position since 2022.
(Story by reporter Chloe Pleznac)

Commanding Officer Corey Engel will be in charge of the cutter’s operations and crew.