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The Challenger Learning Center is seen here in Kenai, Alaska on Sept. 10, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

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Kenai City Council terminates Challenger Learning Center’s lease

Kenai City Council adopted a resolution to terminate the Challenger Learning Center’s lease

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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City council funds new comprehensive plan development

The Homer City Council approved the development of a new comprehensive plan and a complete update of the…

The Homer Education and Recreation Complex at the corner of the Sterling Highway and Pioneer Avenue. (Homer News file photo)

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HERC testing fails at city council

The Homer City Council voted down a resolution to test for PCBs at the Homer Education and Recreation…

The small Homer Educational and Recreational Complex, or HERC, building is seen here on Oct. 2, 2021, in Homer, Alaska. Known as HERC 2, the former school building had been used as a shop by the Public Works Department, but staff relocated into HERC 1, the larger building, after cracks appeared in the walls and city officials had concerns about the building collapsing during an earthquake. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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City Council discusses recreation and transportation needs

Community engagement still welcome as developments further city plans.

Upper Cook Inlet Exclusive Economic Zone can be seen on this map provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (Image via fisheries.noaa.gov)

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City of Homer files amicus brief in EEZ litigation

The City of Homer filed an amicus brief in the United Cook Inlet Drift Association v. National Marine…

Homer City Council member Rachel Lord discusses her concerns with funding the Alaska Small Business Development Center Homer Business Advisory position during the Jan. 10 council meeting. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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Council says ‘yes to small businesses’

Homer City Council votes 4-2 in favor of partially funding the Homer Business Advisory position.

Donna Aderhold recites the Homer City Council oath of office and is sworn in for duty at the city council meeting on Oct. 11. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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New council members sworn into duty Monday

Newly-elected Homer City Council members Shelly Erickson and Jason Davis and re-elected council member Donna Aderhold were sworn…

The old Homer intermediate school building, showing the Homer Boys & Girls Club and gym on the south side of the building at the corner of the Sterling Highway and Pioneer Avenue.

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City council moves forward with HERC Campus feasibility study

This article has been updated to include the full name of the Homer Education and Recreation Complex.

The Homer Education and Recreation Complex at the corner of the Sterling Highway and Pioneer Avenue. (Homer News file photo)

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HERC Campus renovation discussions continue

Roughly a dozen community members gathered in the Cowles Council Chambers Monday night to voice their support for…

Janie Leask, a Homer resident, spoke in support of the new multi-use community center during Monday night’s city council meeting, stating the need for community recreation is vital.

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Council moves forward with HERC plans

After years of discussions and planning, the Homer City Council is quickly moving forward with plans to explore…

Homer City Council met in the City Hall Cowles Council Chambers on Monday to discuss numerous ordinances and resolutions. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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5 file for city council races

Election includes two 3-year terms and one 1-year term.

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 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.