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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!

Kenai Peninsula Writers’ Contest logo. Photo courtesy of Homer Council on the Arts

Community

26th annual Kenai Peninsula Writers’ Contest winners announced

Homer Council on the Arts announced the winners of the 26th annual Kenai Peninsula Writer’s Contest last Thursday,…

Rep. Sarah Vance, R-Homer, speaks on the floor of the Alaska House of Representatives on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. (James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)

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Vance introduces constitutional amendment to protect correspondence program funding

If passed by the legislature, the amendment will be presented to voters in upcoming general election

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4th candidate joins race for House District 6

Brent Johnson currently serves as president of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly

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Community

‘Swan Lake’ comes to the Mariner Theatre

Homer’s Motivity Dance School will hold performances April 26-28

Homer community members chat with artists during the Ready, Set, Art! fundraiser at Grace Ridge Brewing on Saturday, April 13, 2024 in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

Community

Ready, Set, Art! returns

Second annual live art session raises funds for local scholarship

The 28th annual Anchor Point King Salmon Tournament first and second place winners, Judy Persnail (right) and Mark Tornai (left) from the boat Outlaw hold up their fish during weigh-in on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at the Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce building in Anchor Point, Alaska. Photo courtesy of Mcki Needham

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Anchor Point King Salmon Derby scheduled for April 27

The 29th annual Anchor Point King Salmon Derby, sponsored by the Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce, will be…

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House District 6 race gets 3rd candidate

Alana Greear filed a letter of intent to run on April 5

Blackwater Railroad Company and Silas Jones (front left) play at the 30th annual Homer Winter King Salmon Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the Deep Water Dock on the Spit in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Out of the Office: Good gathering, good vibes

It’s been a while since I’ve attended a good-old-fashioned social event — albeit this one was technically still…

Aleutian Airways logo. Photo courtesy of Aleutian Airways

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Aleutian airways to halt Homer service during runway project

Service will be suspended beginning April 15

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Homer pedestrian pathway project selected for federal funding

The project will create greater nonmotorized transportation access in Homer