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City seeks proposals for Public Safety building
The city of Homer has put out a request-for-proposals for a design and construction services team to perform…
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Assembly keeps all senior exemptions in place
After more than an hour of public comment and discussion by Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly members, the assembly…
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HEA worker injured in electrical accident
A Homer Electric Association lineman was medevaced to Seattle on Wednesday night following an electrical accident. Jacob Adams,…
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Remembering mariners
The Seafarers’ Memorial statute holds a lit Christmas tree last week. Many boats in the harbor had Christmas…
Community
Ketchikan artist wins Alex Combs Award
The Bunnell Street Arts Center Alex Combs Award Committee has awarded Ketchikan sculptor Carmel Anderson $1,500 to support…
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Former Homer News managing editor nominated for award
Former Homer News managing editor and reporter Chris Bernard, now living in Portland, Ore., has been nominated for…
Community
Library holds ‘Liberty and Justice (for All)’ events
In conjunction with the art exhibit, “Liberty and Justice (For All),” the Friends of the Homer Public Library…
Community
Hungry Hat Circus visits
The Hungry Hat Circus of Anchorage visits Homer on Saturday at Bishop’s Beach Park for an afternoon of…
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Will educational freedom dawn in new year?
“There is no respect in which inhabitants of a low-income neighborhood are so disadvantaged as in the kind…
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Want to do something great for your health, community? Help mentor a younger person
Middle school is no picnic. Between a larger school, harder classes, puberty and peer pressure, I’m amazed I…
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Salty Dawg makes more memories
We would like to take this opportunity to bring attention to a local establishment that is dear to…
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Santa delivers plenty of smiles
A huge thank you to the community of Homer for their participation in the Second Annual Santa Fly-In…
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Teens get to learn from a chef
Young people ages 12-18 years are encouraged to join R.E.C. Room staff and chef, Megan Palma, owner of…