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Nutcracker Ballet opens next weekend

Longtime Homer holiday tradition promises magic and surprises

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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City council to hold public hearings at next meeting

Community members may comment on ordinances introduced earlier this month

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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Council to consider short-term rentals ordinance

Second reading and public hearing scheduled for February 2024

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New gym opens in Anchor Point

Ribbon-cutting ceremony marked grand opening last week

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Commemorating America’s veterans

Several veterans organizations, as well as members of the community, turned out for a parade in recognition of…

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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City tries again with comprehensive plan

After more than a year of groundwork and debate by the City of Homer, the city council took…

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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City council seeks recreation center alternatives

The Homer City Council passed two resolutions at their last regular meeting in an effort to cut alternate…

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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Council awards contracts for Kachemak Sponge project

Progress continues to be made by the City of Homer with regard to the Kachemak Sponge Green Infrastructure…

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A female moose sunbathes in October 2023 in Anchor Point, Alaska.

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Out of the Office: Take a breather

Sometimes I need a reminder to just breathe.

Pioneer Hall at the Kachemak Bay Campus, Kenai Peninsula College, University of Alaska Anchoarge, as seen on July 2, 2019, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Kenai Peninsula College finalizes land purchase

The lot, next door to Kachemak Bay Campus, formerly belonged to Young’s Downtown Inn and Restaurant

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Film screening to support family planning clinic

‘Mom and Dad’s Nipple Factory’ premieres at Homer Theatre on Oct. 26

Public Works director Jan Keiser clarifies details on the Beluga Slough Green Infrastructure Project to Homer City Council during the Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023 in the Cowles Council Chambers at City Hall in Homer, Alaska. Screenshot.

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Council approves contracts to continue green infrastructure project

Homer city council passed three resolutions during their last regular meeting on Oct. 9 for the continuance of…

Students identify species of juvenile fish at one of the activity stations during Alaska Department of Fish and Game's "Salmon in the Classroom" salmon egg take event on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023 in the Anchor River State Recreation Area in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Students bring salmon to the classroom

Hands-on event is part of ADF&G annual education program