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Main Street South, photographed on Saturday, April 6, 2024 between Pioneer Avenue and Bunnell Avenue, is one of the locations selected for the Homer All-Ages and Abilities Pedestrian Pathway project approved in the 2024-2027 Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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City, DOT talk pedestrian pathway priorities

City of Homer staff met with state partners for a site visit to discuss the Homer All-Ages and…

Recipients of the Alaska Travel Industry Association's 2025 Annual Industry Awards celebrate their awards at ATIA's annual convention in Anchorage, Alaska. Photo courtesy of the Alaska Travel Industry Association

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Seward lodging business earns industry award

Salted Roots Alaska was one of eight businesses to receive awards from the Alaska Travel Industry Association last…

Halloween decorations adorn the parking lot at Alibi during Pioneer Avenue Trick or Treat on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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A ‘spooktacular’ evening on Pioneer Avenue

Dinosaurs roamed the streets of downtown Homer, as did princesses, cowboys, minions and more, on Halloween last Friday.…

New Peninsula Clarion reporter Chloe Anderson photographs bison in Yellowstone National Park on Oct. 17, 2025. Photo provided by Chloe Anderson

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Photojournalist joins Clarion staff

Chloe Anderson is a new reporter for the Peninsula Clarion.

Snow blankets Homer City Hall on April 10, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Homer News file photo)

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Council to hold 2nd comprehensive plan public hearing

Council members will meet Nov. 7 for a work session before holding a second public hearing on Nov.…

Lady Lions Marcia Lowe, Julie Small and Linda Petkash with the Homer Lions Club conduct sign-ups for Thanksgiving food boxes at the Homer United Methodist Church in Homer, Alaska. More than 230 families requested food boxes this year, an increase from 166 boxes in 2024. Photo provided by Deb Schmidt

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Feeding a hungrier community

The Homer Community Food Pantry is seeing increased local need in the face of federal government impacts.

Homer Electric Association CEO and General Manager Brad Janorschke discusses the future of natural gas and impacts on HEA during a community meeting on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at the VFW Post 10221 in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Homer Electric Association talks strategy, energy diversification

HEA representatives met with Anchor Point residents last Thursday as part of their annual series of community meetings…

Volunteers for the Western Alaska disaster response receive one of several loads of donations from Homer area community members on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at the main drop-off site in Anchorage, Alaska. Photo by Christina Whiting

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The spooky eve has finally descended upon us — while kids and families are out and about Halloween…

The Homer High School varsity volleyball team holds up their trophy after winning first place in the silver bracket at the Dimond/Service Tourney on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Anchorage, Alaska. Photo provided by Brenna Dornellas

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Homer volleyball earns top spot in 2nd tourney bracket

The Lady Mariners will finish out conference play against Kenai, Redington and Houston this week.

An aerial photograph shows the coastal bluff running parallel to the Sterling Highway in Homer, Alaska. Photo courtesy of the Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys

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Community discusses landslide hazard mitigation at forum

Researchers held a community-focused conversation on landslide hazards and potential mitigation avenues last Tuesday at Kachemak Bay Campus.

The Homer Mariners varsity football team celebrates their victory after the Division III state championships game on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Wasilla, Alaska. Photo provided by Justin Zank

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Homer football receives Division III All-State awards

Players on the Homer High School Mariners varsity football team were selected for Division III football awards last…

Nikolaevsk School is photographed on Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Nikolaevsk, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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School board continues consideration of Nikolaevsk charter school

The board reviewed the initial charter application on Oct. 20 and will hold another work session and a…

Daniel Jager is the new fire chief for the Homer Volunteer Fire Department as of Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. Photo provided by Daniel Jager

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City hires new fire chief

The Homer City Council confirmed Daniel Jager as the new Homer Volunteer Fire Department chief on Oct. 13.