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Planning commission denies Doyon conditional use permit

In a special meeting held Wednesday, Jan. 31, the Homer Planning Commission passed a majority 6-1 vote against…

The Anchor Point Snow Rondi Parade proceeds down School Street on Saturday, March 4, 2023 in Anchor Point, Alaska. Photo by Delcenia Cosman

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Snow Rondi promises fun, fundraising

The annual Anchor Point winter festival is scheduled for Feb. 28-March 3

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Microplastics prevalent in Kenai Peninsula waterways

100% of all tested sites in southcentral Alaska contained microplastics, report says

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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City to install mobile restrooms at 2 parks

Projected timeline would have units available in summer 2024

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Out of the Office: Early sunsets over Homer

It’s not much of a secret, I think, that winter is not my favorite season. Ironic, perhaps, considering…

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City council joins peninsula voices advocating for increased BSA

The Homer City Council unanimously passed a resolution at their Jan. 22 regular meeting advocating for increased education…

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New vet clinic opens in Anchor Point

Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for new business

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Planning commission votes down Lighthouse Village preliminary replat

The commission will send their recommendation and comments to the borough

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Chamber hosts short-term rentals discussion

Panel event held ahead of city council consideration of short-term rentals ordinance

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Bunnell to host Maker’s Spaces for parade

The Bunnell Street Arts Center exhibit gallery may be closed for the month of January, but that doesn’t…

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The Homer planning commission discusses the proposed development by Doyon, Limited at the former Lighthouse Village site during a special meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 3<ins>, 2024</ins> in the Cowles Council Chambers at Homer City Hall<ins> in Homer, Alaska</ins>.

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Planning Commission deliberates Doyon proposed development

Decisions on the proposed development at the former Lighthouse Village remain forthcoming.

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City posts schedule for public feedback on short-term rental regs

Meetings will be held up to the Feb. 26 city council public hearing on ordinance

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Local author wins international writing contest

HoWL founder’s short story will be published in Irish paper on Dec. 28