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Homer Harbor on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Homer News file)

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Preliminary testing finds high levels of paralytic shellfish toxins in Kachemak Bay blue mussels

Sample shellfish from Homer Harbor contained toxins over twice the regulatory limit.

A screenshot from the Homer Harbor Expansion project website shows one idea for Alternative 2, which the Corp selected in July as their tentative plan, moving forward.

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Army Corps chooses tentative plan for Homer Harbor expansion

If constructed, the expansion would meet the currently existing harbor needs and demands.

The Homer Harbor is photographed on Saturday, May 20, 2023, in Homer, Alaska. (Homer News file photo)

Opinion

Point of View: Weighing financial uncertainty amid harbor expansion plans

Smart financial decisions wait for the right time to invest.

City of Homer Special Projects and Communications Coordinator Jenny Carroll points to a posterboard of one of the proposed harbor alternatives while talking with community members during the Homer Harbor Expansion public meeting on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Kachemak Bay Campus. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Homer Harbor expansion project shares updates on $4.2 million feasibility study

The purpose of the meeting was to share updates on the feasibility study and garner public comments.

Homer Port Director Bryan Hawkins. (Photo provided)

Opinion

The importance of the Homer Harbor expansion

Homer Harbor supports jobs tied to more than 1,000 commercial fishing permit holders, 600 commercial fishing vessels, and…

South end of Homer Harbor on Tuesday, April 11 in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Emilie Springer/ Homer News)

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Homer Harbor staff responds after boat sinks over weekend

The 43-foot Bayliner sunk in the harbor over the weekend and was removed Tuesday.

Homer Harbor on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Emilie Springer/ Homer News file)

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Council extends seine skiff fee exemption

Moorage fees for work and seine skiffs attached to motherships are exempted through 2025.

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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Council to hold public hearing on skiff fee exemption

The public hearing is scheduled for Jan. 13

Homer Harbor on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Emilie Springer/ Homer News)

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City seeks harbor funding

Homer supports opportunities and funding increases to the Municipal Harbor Facility Grant Program

Homer Harbor is photographed on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Emilie Springer/ Homer News)

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Additional funding secured for Homer Harbor expansion general investigation

Special Projects Manager Jenny Carroll and Port Director Bryan Hawkins at the July 22 Homer City Council meeting…

Passengers on the MS Westerdam descend Ramp 8 to board the lifeboat that will take them back to the cruise ship on Friday, June 28, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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City reflects on cruise ship strategies following Westerdam visit

Organizations facilitating the June 28 arrival of the MS Westerdam reported positive feedback from passengers

The Regent Seven Seas Explorer Cruise Ship arrives at the Deep Water Dock from Japan on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Emilie Springer/Homer News)

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City continues cruise ship evaluation

The June 28 landing of the Westerdam will provide key data for Homer handling of larger ships

Homer Harbor on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Emilie Springer/ Homer News)

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Homer Harbor expansion receives federal support

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has allocated funds and Rep. Mary Peltola has requested funding for the harbor’s…