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Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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Council supports coordination between Airbnb, borough

A resolution passed last Monday would potentially lead to direct sales tax collection and remittance by Airbnb

VFW Post 10221 member Eric Henley performs the battlefield cross during a Memorial Day service held at the Anchor Point Kallman Cemetery on Monday, May 29, 2023 in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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VFW to host Memorial weekend activities

Memorial services will take place Monday

(from left to right) Jachin Sanchez, Carter Lemons, Rowan Mahoney, Adelyn McCorison and Taylor Rickard graduated from Ninilchik School on Monday, May 13, 2024 in Ninilchik, Alaska. Photo provided by Mattea Peters-Williamson

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Ninilchik graduates 5 in 2024 commencement

The school held the ceremony Monday, May 13

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Birding in the digital era

Workshop led by 2024 Shorebird Festival keynote speaker teaches best practices for birders of all levels

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Angry Salmon celebrates grand opening

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was hosted on Saturday

One of the Alaska Bus Company's luxury shuttle buses is photographed on Friday, May 10, 2024 next to the parking lot of the Aspen Hotel in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Alaska Bus Company expands travel services

The Homer-based company was slated to resume service to Anchorage starting May 15

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‘Embrace the challenges and adventures that await’

12 seniors graduate Homer Flex School in 2024 commencement

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Taiko drumming comes to Homer

Kachemak Bay Campus hosted a drum-building workshop as part of Homer’s sister city celebrations

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‘Making friends through taiko drumming’

Tomodachi Daiko held three taiko performances on Saturday, May 4 as part of sister city celebrations

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Schwartz wins 29th Anchor Point Salmon Derby

The annual tournament took place on Saturday, April 27

Attendees of the Comprehensive Plan Open House give feedback on future land use in Homer on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center auditorium in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Comp plan project leaders launch community survey

The survey will be open through June 21 and will capture wider community input

Homer’s first cruise ship of the season, the Regent Seven Seas Explorer, carrying more than 600 passengers plus 500 crew members, is docked at Homer Harbor on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)

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Council resolves to consider cruise ship impacts, possible policies

Resolution 24-048 directs Homer commissions to conduct conversations with city staff and stakeholders

Birdwatchers scan Mud Bay for birds on Friday, May 6, 2022, during the Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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32nd Shorebird Festival arrives May 8-12

The shorebirds are coming, the shorebirds are coming!