Emilie Springer

Homer Police Department alerted the public last week to recent reports by bar patrons that their drinks had been spiked. In a March 7 Facebook post, the department warned, “We’ve had a handful of...

The Kenai Peninsula Writers’ Contest returned for its 25th year, with winners in all categories announced on March 6. Coordinated by the Homer Council on the Arts, the contest was open to literary artists...

The Homer City Council at their Feb. 27 meeting passed resolution 23-019, expressing support for removing the city’s privilege to appoint a representative to serve as director of the Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association (CIAA)....

Simon Gucer has lived in Homer almost 18 years. He loves fishing, boats and French literature. Currently, Simon likes the authors Albert Camus and John Paul Sartre, and is reading “The Ambiguity of Ethics”...

On Saturday, Friends of the Homer Public Library celebrated the annual Lifelong Learner event. This year’s award went to Samantha Cunningham. The Youth Learner Award went to Thea Person. The goal of the celebration...

Lee John Henry, who was accused in the killing of a Homer man 10 years ago, pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Feb. 22, according to a Homer Police Department press release. Henry was accused...

South Peninsula Hospital’s forensic nurse Colleen James is retiring at the end of February 2023 after providing 34 years of medical service to the Kenai Peninsula. She founded the SART/SANE program (sexual assault response...

Homer Police Lt. Ryan Browning will host two presentations for parents this month on the hazards technology and social media use pose to youth. The presentations are an effort to bring increased awareness to...