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Weekly newspaper in Alaska, U.S. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Homer News is a weekly newspaper published in Homer, Alaska since 1964.
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| Type | Weekly newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Tabloid |
| Owner(s) | Sound Publishing |
| Publisher | David Rigas |
| Editor | Erin Thompson |
| Staff writers | Emilie Springer, Delcenia Cosman |
| Founded | 1964 |
| Language | English |
| Headquarters | 3482 Landings St. Homer, Alaska 99603-7999  United States |
| Circulation | 1,205 (as of 2023)[1] |
| ISSN | 1095-9408 |
| Website | homernews.com |
The newspaper began circulation in January 1964. Founders Hall and Marion Thorn had moved a few years earlier to Homer, where Hal's parents were longtime residents. In the Thorns' hands, the Homer News was a product of the battle over incorporation. Its own motto, "Aims for Progress," reflected the views of those who saw incorporation as a step into the modern age.
Homer News switched its name to Homer Weekly News from 1973 to 1976 and back to Homer News on 1976.[2]
in 2000, Morris Communications acquired the Homer News. In 2017, Morris sold its newspapers to GateHouse Media.[3] In 2018, GateHouse sold its Alaska papers to Sound Publications.[4] In October 2024, the newspaper sold its office building.[5]
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