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

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Council discusses short-term rental policies

The Homer City Council weighed interest in potential short-term rental registration and platform-based collection of sales tax at…

Homer Police Department Chief Mark Robl (left) addresses the Homer City Council and introduces incoming police chief Michael Scanlon (right) during the Committee of the Whole meeting on Feb. 23, 2026, in the Homer City Hall Cowles Council Chambers in Homer, Alaska. Screenshot.

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Council confirms appointment of new police chief

Officer Michael Scanlon will be instated as Homer Police Department Chief of Police, effective upon the retirement of…

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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Assembly commends Homer football team

A resolution was passed on Feb. 17 recognizing the Homer High School varsity football team as the Division…

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Homer takes 2nd in Division II state ski championships

Kenai Central High School won first place overall for Division II last weekend.

Ryan Tunseth speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly in Soldotna, Alaska, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Assembly updates borough code on elections

The changes were made in accordance with the ballot proposition approved by a majority of voters in October’s…

A perfect seashell rests on the sand at Bishop's Beach on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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The annual Anchor Point Snow Rondi winter festival continues through this weekend — don’t miss out on all…

Promotional poster for "Spirit of the Wind." Photo provided by the Porcupine Theater

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Porcupine Theater to screen Alaskan film

The critically acclaimed “Spirit of the Wind” will play Wednesday, March 4 at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Community members gather in front of the Homer United Methodist Church on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Homer, Alaska, for a vigil in observance of the recent arrest and deportation of Sonia Espinoza Arriaga and her three children from Soldotna, as well as other recent actions by federal immigration agents. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Updated: Communities hold vigils for deported Soldotna family

A vigil for immigrant justice was held in Homer on Wednesday. Another will be held Sunday evening at…

Central Peninsula Hospital is seen on June 24, 2018 in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion)

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Update: Power restored at Central Peninsula Hospital facility

The River Tower on the CPH campus will resume normal operations on Monday.

A sign hangs over the entrance to the Homer Education and Recreation Complex on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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City hears cleanup options for recreation complex

The City of Homer hosted an informational meeting last week to learn more about potential options for the…

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School district outlines 2026-2027 budget shortfall

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District held a series of community budget meetings beginning last week in Homer.

Community members gather along Pioneer Avenue for the 72nd annual Winter Carnival Parade on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Another Winter Carnival has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean the winter fun is over yet. Coming…

Members of the Krewe of Gambrinus dance in front of the judges' station on Pioneer Avenue to the Beatles' "All You Need is Love" during the Winter Carnival Parade on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Parade showcases Homer love

The 72nd annual Winter Carnival Parade was held this past weekend on Valentine’s Day.