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More than 140 runners participated in the 10K to the Bay run on Saturday, June 26. The race began at Homer High School and finished at Land’s End on the Spit. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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Almost 200 runners participate in Spit Run

The 2021 Homer Spit Run included a half marathon, 10K to the Bay and untimed 10k walk.

Participants in the 2019 Spit Run 10k to the Bay take off from the starting line at Homer High School on Saturday, June 29, 2019 in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News file)

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Homer Spit Runs scheduled for June 26

The Homer Spit Runs will include a half marathon, 10k race and untimed 10k.

Community members participated in Corvus Design’s Discovery Days on June 9 to discuss ideas for the new wayfinding and streetscape project in Homer. (Photo provided by Corvus Design)

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Wayfinding, Streetscape plan to connect locations in Homer

The City of Homer is creating a wayfinding and streetscape plan to help people navigate town

A boat is lifted out of the water at Northern Enterprises Boat Yard on Kachemak Drive. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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Northern Enterprise Boat Yard expands business

Northern Enterprises Boat Yard, Inc., the largest privately owned dry dock marina in Alaska, is expanding its docks…

The Homer City Council met June 14 to discuss current legislation and concerns. Screenshot from meeting held via Zoom.

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Council opposes election ordinance

The Homer City Council voted in opposition of Ordinance 21-29 to change the election process.

Homer News reporter Sarah Knapp (kneeling) is pictured with the Friends of Kachemak Bay State Park volunteer group who cleared South Eldred Trail during National Trails Day on June 5. The group was able to clear half a mile of the trail. Pictured left to right are Kristine Moerlein, Amy Holman, Kathy Sarns, Lyn Maslow, Ruth Dickerson and Kris Holderied. (Photo by Michael Singer)

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Out of the Office: Finding Home in Alaska

“The story is it’s dark, it’s cold, it’s unfriendly and there are wild animals that’ll eat you.”

From left to right: Sens. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau; Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak; Mia Costello, R-Anchorage, and Bert Stedman, R-Sitka, speak on the floor of the Alaska Senate on Monday, May 24, 2021, the first day of one of two special sessions called by Gov. Mike Dunleavy. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

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Sen. Stevens promises government will not shut down over budget

Sticking point is size of permanent fund dividend.

A group of six women tackled the work needing to be done during National Trails Day at South Eldred trail including cutting up fallen trees, re-establishing the trail tread, clearing overgrown plants and ensuring the trail markings were in sight and up-to-date. Pictured left to right are Kristine Moerlein, Amy Holman, Kathy Sarns, Lyn Maslow, Ruth Dickerson and Kris Holderied. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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Volunteers help clear KBSP trails in honor of National Trails Day

Almost 40 volunteers helped clean up Kachemak Bay State Park in honor of National Trails Day

Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News 
Ana Rosa Polit stands in front of Espresso Waves, her new coffee drive-through. Espresso Waves is located in front of the Ocean Shores RV Park.

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Polit runs on coffee and the American dream

Ana Rosa Polit opened Espresso Waves on May 1

The American Legion Post 16, Homer, American Legion Post 19, Ninilchik, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10221, Anchor Point, color guard stands at attention while Taps is played in honor of all servicemen and women who died in service to the United States of America. The veterans organizations hosted the Memorial Day service at Hickerson Memorial Cemetery May 31. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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Memorial Day services honor fallen heroes

2021 Memorial Day services honored and remembered the 1 million fallen service members of the U.S.

Jenny Martin, left, and Tianah Cavanaugh, center, write on the front of  Etude Studio during Mary Epperson Day on June 6, 2014, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News file photo)

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HCOA hosts 2021 Mary Epperson Day June 5

The Homer Council on the Arts will host a community-wide art festival June 5 for Mary Epperson Day

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First-annual Homer Halibut Tournament scheduled Sept. 24-25

The Homer Chamber of Commerce is hosting the first annual Homer Halibut Tournament Sept. 24-25

The Homer City Council met May 10 to discuss new city ordinances and the upcoming fiscal year budget. Screenshot taken from meeting.

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Homer City Council introduces budget, election ordinances

Homer City Council introduced ordinances regarding the election process and FY 2022-23 budget Monday