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The Homer Animal Shelter on March 16, 2020, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Council increases animal shelter funding

Homer Animal Services LLC, also known in town as Alaska Mindful Paws, will receive additional funding from the…

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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Council anticipates seawall, Coast Guard berth maintenance

Anticipating the need for routine maintenance to the seawall and the U.S. Coast Guard cutter berth space, the…

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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City considers accepting grant for wetland acquisition

Wetlands would be part of Kachemak Sponge Green Infrastructure Stormwater Treatment System

Sarah Vance (Photo provided)

Community

Vance hosts film screening to shed light on child trafficking

Advance tickets are available for free event

Members of the Homer Yacht Club start the course set for the Homer Yacht Club Regatta on Saturday, June 26, 2023 in the Kachemak Bay below Land's End Resort in Homer, Alaska. Homer Yacht Club Commodore Craig Forrest is on number 93, the Arctica.

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Pullman wins 2023 Homer Yacht Club Land’s End Regatta

Erik Pullman on the sailing yacht Nereus won the 2023 Land’s End Regatta hosted by the Homer Yacht…

A banner inviting the community to Anchor Point's annual Fourth of July celebrations is posted by the Sterling Highway heading south on Saturday, June 24, 2023 in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Homer, Anchor Point to hold Independence Day festivities

Seize this Independence Day with a number of events hosted by the Homer Chamber of Commerce and the…

The Homer Theatre, located on Pioneer Avenue, is photographed on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 in Homer, Alaska (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Homer Theatre aims for revitalization

Facing financial crisis, the movie theatre fights to keep its doors open

Replacement of the Homer High School roof is being conducted on Saturday, June 24, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. One of many deferred maintenance projects related to Kenai Peninsula Borough schools, the roof repairs were slated to begin this summer. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Homer high school roof repairs underway

Replacement of the Homer High School roof is being conducted on Saturday, June 24. The roof was previously…

Delcenia Cosman/Homer News
 Denali Daniels facilitates the community conversation on housing solutions in the greater Homer area on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Christian Community Church in Homer, Alaska.

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Housing forum organizers release needs report

The outcomes report from the Community Conversation: Housing Solutions in the Greater Homer Area event held March 25…

Homer community members parade down Pioneer Avenue on their way to the Liberation Celebration at WKFL Park hosted by Homer Pride on Saturday, June 17, 2023 in Homer Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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‘When I say ‘Equity,’ you say ‘Now!’’

Joint Homer Pride and Juneteenth Liberation Celebration honors intersectional identities

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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Council supports adoption of harbor expansion charter

The Homer City Council passed Resolution 23-058, expressing support for and adopting the Homer Harbor Expansion Charter, during…

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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City to conduct emergency repairs to phone system

The city’s phone system will be receiving a complete overhaul in advance of the FY24 capital budget being…

Anchorage-based quartet Wings to Fly performs at the Seldovia Summer Solstice Music Festival in June 2022 in Seldovia, Alaska. Photo provided by Marguerite McCord

Community

Seldovia Music Festival celebrates the return of summer

Program will feature live performances, artist-led workshops, open mic events and bonfire jams