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The Economic Development Advisory Commission discusses the prospects of a citywide business licensing program in Homer, Alaska at their last regular meeting on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in the Cowles Council Chambers at Homer City Hall. Screenshot.

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City to continue considering business license program

The Economic Development Advisory Commission is researching the merits and impacts of a city business license at the…

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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Council to consider funding for community rec center

A public hearing will be held on the ordinance in July

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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Homer resolution supporting borough bed tax resolution fails

The Homer City Council voted against supporting the proposed borough bed tax at a June 17 special meeting

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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Council supports coordination between Airbnb, borough

A resolution passed last Monday would potentially lead to direct sales tax collection and remittance by Airbnb

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An existing float, with damaged timber waler, rubboard and decking, is in need of repair on CC in the Homer Harbor.

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Port and Harbor applies for federal funding to help reconstruct failing harbor floats

Homer City Council passed a resolution in support of the application

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Taiko drumming comes to Homer

Kachemak Bay Campus hosted a drum-building workshop as part of Homer’s sister city celebrations

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‘Making friends through taiko drumming’

Tomodachi Daiko held three taiko performances on Saturday, May 4 as part of sister city celebrations

Attendees of the Comprehensive Plan Open House give feedback on future land use in Homer on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center auditorium in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Comp plan project leaders launch community survey

The survey will be open through June 21 and will capture wider community input

Homer’s first cruise ship of the season, the Regent Seven Seas Explorer, carrying more than 600 passengers plus 500 crew members, is docked at Homer Harbor on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)

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Council resolves to consider cruise ship impacts, possible policies

Resolution 24-048 directs Homer commissions to conduct conversations with city staff and stakeholders

Aleutian Airways logo. Photo courtesy of Aleutian Airways

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Aleutian airways to halt Homer service during runway project

Service will be suspended beginning April 15

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Homer pedestrian pathway project selected for federal funding

The project will create greater nonmotorized transportation access in Homer

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Former Alaska freelance entertainment artist George Faust and main character in the Affinity Films production of ‘My Third Act,’ joins the Homer News at Captain’s Coffee for interview about his history in Alaska entertainment last Friday.

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Film documents local circus arts entertainer’s ‘Third Act’

The short documentary chronicles Homer resident George Faust, his history in circus arts and the impact of Parkinson’s…

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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City to consider business licenses

City council resolution will be introduced on April 8