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Snow Rondi brings the winter fun

This year’s festival saw a week of activities sponsored by multiple local businesses and organizations in Anchor Point.

Anchor Point youth run a relay during the Snow Rondi kids’ snowshoe races on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Fireweed Meadows golf course in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Snow Rondi returns next week

The annual Anchor Point winter festival will take place Feb. 24-March 1.

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Death notice: Marvin “Ted” Dale Smith

Marvin “Ted” Dale Smith passed on Dec. 27, 2025 in his home. There will be a celebration of…

The Homer Elks Lodge #2127 completes their fourth food delivery to the Anchor Point Food Pantry for their Children’s Weekend Food Program on Dec. 12, 2025, in Anchor Point, Alaska. Pictured left to right are Homer Elks Lodge Leading Knight John Mink, Trustee Matthew Hockema, Trustee John Chapple III, Exalted Ruler Jill Hockema and APFP volunteer and local veteran Richard, no last name given. Photo provided by Jill Hockema

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Homer Elks lodge supports food pantry, local veterans

Lodge #2127 recently completed disbursement of funds to the community from a $12,000 grant they received from the…

"The Frog Prince" is a work by Mira Featherstone, done in watercolor, ink and graphite with beading. Photo provided by Mira Featherstone

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Stepping outside the ordinary world

New local artist Mira Featherstone paints fairytale worlds based on her favorite folklore.

The Christmas tree behind the Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center is lit on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony sponsored by the chamber in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Lighting up the winter night

Homer and Anchor Point held holiday tree lighting ceremonies last Thursday and on Saturday, respectively.

Homer public health nurse Emily Sears demonstrates tools in her vehicle emergency supply kit during a presentation on winter storm preparedness at the Anchor Point Senior Center on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Homer public health talks winter emergency preparedness

A representative from the Homer Public Health Center discussed emergency preparation during the winter with Anchor Point residents…

Halloween decorations adorn the parking lot at Alibi during Pioneer Avenue Trick or Treat on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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A ‘spooktacular’ evening on Pioneer Avenue

Dinosaurs roamed the streets of downtown Homer, as did princesses, cowboys, minions and more, on Halloween last Friday.…

Homer Electric Association CEO and General Manager Brad Janorschke discusses the future of natural gas and impacts on HEA during a community meeting on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at the VFW Post 10221 in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Homer Electric Association talks strategy, energy diversification

HEA representatives met with Anchor Point residents last Thursday as part of their annual series of community meetings…

Community members attending Homer Chamber of Commerce’s third annual Fall Fest vote for their favorite pumpkin created during the event’s Pumpkin Carving Contest on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at the Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Halloween happenings in the greater Homer area

Homer, Anchor Point and Ninilchik have multiple events planned through the rest of the month to celebrate autumn…

Election workers Susie Myhill (right) and Charlie Franz help voters before they cast their ballots on Election Day, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, in the Homer City Hall Cowles Council Chambers in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Voters turn out for borough, city elections

Polling locations close at 8 p.m.

Kids and adults alike enjoy the petting zoo provided by the Anchor River Llama Alpaca Ranch and Backyard Dreams Farm during the Anchor Point Food Pantry's "Frontier Days" fundraiser browse through silent auction items on Saturday,Oct. 4, 2025, at the VFW Post 10221 in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Anchor Point food pantry rounds up support

The pantry hosted a “Frontier Days”-themed fundraiser Saturday at the VFW Post 10221.

Kenai Peninsula Borough Special Projects and Constituent Relations coordinator Dana Cannava (center) talks through proposals for community projects during a meeting held Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, at the Anchor Point Community and Senior Center in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Anchor Point selects capital project priorities

Kenai Peninsula Borough representatives hosted a community meeting Saturday to discuss funding for local projects.