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The Homer Spit is evacuated during the July 28 tsunami warning at about 10:50 p.m. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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Lessons learned from surviving country’s largest earthquakes

Memories resurface of ‘64 earthquake for woman who survived it.

Jan Keiser, Homer Public Works director, testifies during the Homer City Council Committee of the Whole meeting on July 26 in the Cowles Council Chamber. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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Cowles Council Chambers ready for use

After 10 months of renovation work, the Cowles Council Chambers are ready for use.

The Homer City Council met in person for the first time in the newly renovated Cowles Council Chamber on July 26. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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Council returns to chambers, gets to work

Council overrides mayor’s vetoes in budget, votes down term-limit proposal.

The Homer Electric Association, Inc. is conducting routine maintenance along East End Road and Kachemak Drive to replace cut-out fuses. The affected areas are highlighted in blue.

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Power outages expected along East End Road, Kachemak Drive

Homer Electric Association, Inc. is replacing fuses along East End Road and Kachemak Drive.

The Homer Veterinary Clinic is located at 326 Woodside Ave. in Homer. The clinic will begin accepting new patients in September.

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Too many animals, not enough veterinarians

As the COVID-19 pandemic forced the world into quarantine and social distancing, many people chose to adopt new…

Concert on the Green

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Concert on the Green supports local organizations

The Lisa Halverson Foundation, Fireweed Meadows Vacation Rentals and Coastal Realty Alaska are partnering to host “Concert on…

Homer City Council candidate Joey Evensen poses for a photo on Sept. 6, 2019, by Beluga Slough at his Homer, Alaska, home. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Evensen resigns from city council

Homer City Council member Joey Evensen states “lack of productivity” as his reason for resigning.

Children wait in anticipation for the 2021 Homer Fourth of July Parade to begin. As cars would drive by the crowd, the kids would chant “honk, honk, honk” and cheer when the passersby would comply. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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4th of July parade draws hundreds

The parade included nearly 40 floats

Athletes competed in the caber toss at the 2021 Kachemak Bay Highland Games on Saturday, July 3. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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Traditional Scottish athletics return with Highland Games

This year, athletes participated in the caber toss, sheaf toss, braemar and open stone competitions, weight over bar,…

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Seldovia hosts Salmon Shuffle 5K

More than 150 runners participated in the Seldovia Salmon Shuffle 5K.

Brtini Siekaniec’s peony painting is part of an exhibit opening Friday, July 2, 2021, at Grace Ridge Brewing in Homer, Alaska. It also will be on the label for Grace Ridge’s Imperial White beer made especially for the 2021 Homer Peony Festival.(Photo provided)

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‘City of Peonies’ celebrates 2nd annual peony festival

The Homer Chamber of Commerce is hosting the second annual Homer Peony Celebration July 9-24.

The Homer City Council met June 28 to discuss the fiscal year 2022-23 budget as well as numerous other ordinances and resolutions. (Screenshot taken from meeting)

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City council postpones discussions concerning capital budget

After several questions concerning the upcoming fiscal year capital budget were raised by Homer City Council members during…

Seldovia as seen on Thursday, June 24, 2021. The steady rain didn’t stop boats filled with tourists from arriving in town. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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Seldovia welcomes visitors to celebrate Fourth of July

Visitors are invited to celebrate Independence Day in Seldovia with a day full of activities.