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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

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

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

Opinion

Point of View: Homer’s pursuit of large-scale harbor expansion raises concerns

This week, the City of Homer is sending representatives to the State Legislature to ask for additional funding…

The south end of Homer Harbor is photographed on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Emilie Springer/Homer News)

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Harbor makes changes to moorage fees for seine skiffs

As of late February, seine skiffs now need separate transient moorage fees

Photo by Emilie Springer
Current Homer Port and Harbor sport fish grinding building on Fish Dock Road on the Homer Spit last Friday.

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City awarded grant to assist in replacement of harbor’s fish-grinding building

The City of Homer held a special meeting March 14 to amend the fiscal year 2024 capital budget…

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

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City briefed on Spit conditions amid ongoing harbor expansion

City staff received a baseline conditions report and passed an ordinance appropriating funding match

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

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City council seeks state funding for harbor expansion plans

New port maintenance needs emerge and are attended to

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Fire crew respond to a vessel fire on Oct. 13 in the Homer Harbor.

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Vessel catches fire in Homer Harbor

Homer Harbor crew and volunteer fire department responded

Emilie Springer/ Homer News
Homer Harbor is photographed on May 20.

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Homer harbor expansion delays expected in 2024

The Homer Harbor Expansion project will face delays again with the start of 2024.

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

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Homer Port and Harbor expansion options reduced to 5 alternatives

The number of alternatives being considered for the Homer Port and Harbor expansion remodeling plans have been reduced…

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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Council supports adoption of harbor expansion charter

The Homer City Council passed Resolution 23-058, expressing support for and adopting the Homer Harbor Expansion Charter, during…

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

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Army Corps hosts workshops on harbor expansion

The planning event was part of a three-year feasibility study for the project

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Col. Damon Delarosa, Alaska District Commander USACE (front) signs the feasibility cost-share agreement with the City of Homer on Wednesday, March 29 at the Harbormaster’s Office. Pictured in the back from left to right are Melissa Jacobsen, City Clerk & Acting City Manager; Bryan Hawkins, Harbormaster & Port Director; Aaron Glidden, Port Maintenance Supervisor; and Bruce Sexauer, Chief, Civil Works Project Management at USACE.

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Harbor general investigation study officially launched

Study will be conducted over next three years, involve community input