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Homer Volunteer Fire Department on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Charlie Menke / Homer News)

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Council approves purchase of ladder truck

The previously owned truck will be acquired from the City of Ketchikan for no more than $230,000

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

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Council approves task order for HERC testing

The city is finally taking the next steps toward demolition of the HERC 2 building.

The Homer City Council discusses the mayor’s vetoes during the regular meeting on Monday, March 13. Screenshot.

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Comprehensive plan veto stands

Homer will have to wait a bit longer for a new comprehensive plan.

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

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City council holds special HERC work session

The Homer City Council held a special work session March 20 to hear a presentation on next steps…

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The Homer City Council discusses overriding the mayor’s vetoes during their regular meeting on March 13 in the Cowles Council Chambers at City Hall in Homer.

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City council postpones vote on comp plan veto override

The Homer City Council last week delayed until its next regular meeting a vote that could undo the…

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City council finalizes watershed parcel purchase

During their regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 13, the Homer City Council adopted an ordinance to appropriate $70,000…

Entrance to Karen Hornaday Campground, photographed on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, in Homer, Alaska. (Emilie Springer/Homer News)

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Concerns over crime drove decision to shut down campground

Police activity at Hornaday Campground spiked in 2020 when it was designated as a free camping spot

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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City council discusses community development plans

The Homer City Council moved forward on the port expansion project

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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Council votes down resolution supporting Vance bill

Erickson’s resolution would have supported ‘No Patient Left Behind Act.’

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Charlene Davis of Comox Rotary, British Columbia, introduces a shipping container home on June 7, 2020, at the Maple Pool Campground in Courtenay, British Columbia.

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Council grapples with aesthetic issues

Sometimes the Homer City Council digs into the grunt work of running a city — sewer and water,…

The Homer City Council asks Jan Keiser, Public Works Department director, questions about the new equipment needed for the city, including a grader and sand truck, during the Jan. 24 regular meeting. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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Coucil OKs grader purchase after debate

The city’s 1994 Champion Grader’s transmission recently broke down

Derotha Ferraro, Dr. Christy Tuomi, Ryan Smith and Ken Castner pose for a photo with South Peninsula Hospital’s mayoral recognition plaque. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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City honors hospital, former council member for community service

South Peninsula Hospital and former council member Heath Smith were recognized for their dedication to the community during…

Gary Porter, owner of Bald Mountain Air Service, stands in front of his Twin Otter airplane Friday, Oct. 22. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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City Council passes aircraft flat tax rate

The Homer City Council held a public hearing for Ordinance 21-62 concerning a flat tax on aircrafts.