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    Homer Chamber of Commerce
    Kids and parents craft holiday ornaments during at the Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center during their annual Christmas tree lighting celebration on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Chamber announces holiday event schedule
    By Delcenia Cosman • November 17, 2025 1:30 am

    It’s beginning to look a lot like the holiday season, and the Homer Chamber of Commerce is advancing that vibe…

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    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)
    A ‘spooktacular’ evening on Pioneer Avenue
    By Delcenia Cosman • November 5, 2025 8:30 am

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

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    A Fika Coffee Roasters sign sits outside of ZenDen Cafe on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Realizing a not-so-distant dream
    By Delcenia Cosman • October 15, 2025 1:30 am

    The Homer Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Fika Coffee Roasters’ new brick-and-mortar location last week.

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    (from left to right) Elias Garvey, John Mink, Storm Hansen and Jason Davis answer questions during the Homer City Council candidate forum hosted by the Homer Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, at Kachemak Bay Campus in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Chamber hosts city council forum
    By Delcenia Cosman • September 23, 2025 1:30 am

    Candidates for one-year and three-year terms on the Homer City Council answered questions in a forum hosted last week by the Homer Chamber of Commerce.

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    The Oceania Riveria stands out against a bluebird sky at the Homer Harbor on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Over 1200 passengers from aboard the boat explored Homer throughout the beautiful day. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    Summer tourism season kicks off with arrival of...
    By Chloe Pleznac • May 14, 2025 2:30 am

    The first cruise ship of the season arrived with 930 passengers on April 28

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    Delcenia Cosman/Homer News
Tournament champion Zach Weimann holds up his first-place trophy during the 2025 Homer Winter King Salmon Tournament on Saturday.
    Weimann wins fishing tournament championship
    By Delcenia Cosman • March 24, 2025 1:30 am

    The 31st annual Homer Winter King Tournament saw high turnout Saturday.

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    Chris Keithley, 2024 Homer Winter King Salmon Tournament champion, poses with his prize fish after the awards ceremony at the Deep Water Dock on the Spit in Homer, Alaska on Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Winter King Tournament scheduled for March 22
    By Delcenia Cosman • March 10, 2025 1:30 am

    This year’s event will be held at the Deep Water Dock at 4667 Freight Dock Road.

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    Photo courtesy of Christopher Kincaid
The Krewe of Gambrinus, costumed for the “Sunshine and Snowflakes” theme, marches in the annual Winter Carnival Parade on Saturday, Feb. 8 on Pioneer Avenue.
    71st Winter Carnival celebrates community
    By Delcenia Cosman • February 12, 2025 11:30 am

    The parade showed about 25 entries.

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    Members of the Krewe of Gambrinus, costumed as sandhill cranes, dance in front of the judges and crowd gathered at the 70th annual Homer Winter Carnival Parade on Pioneer Avenue on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Winter Carnival Parade calls for sunshine and snowflakes
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 27, 2025 9:30 am

    Homer’s annual Winter Carnival will be held next weekend, Feb. 7-9.

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    It’s beginning to look like Christmas
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 12, 2024 1:30 am

    The KP Brass Band plays “Jingle Bells” and other holiday and classic favorites during the Homer Chamber of Commerce’s annual…

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    Authorized Verizon retailer opens in Homer
    By Delcenia Cosman • November 26, 2024 1:30 am

    The Homer store is the second on the Kenai Peninsula

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    Delcenia Cosman/Homer News
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.<ins>, 2024, at the Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center in Homer, Alaska</ins>
    Festive fall brings treats and games
    By Delcenia Cosman • October 31, 2024 1:30 am

    The third annual Homer Chamber of Commerce Fall Fest was held on Saturday

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    The MS Westerdam, from the Holland America cruise line, is anchored out in Kachemak Bay on Friday, June 28, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Chamber to hold cruise ship policy luncheon
    By Delcenia Cosman • September 5, 2024 1:30 am

    The event, scheduled for Sept. 12, will be open to member businesses

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