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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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Nutcracker Ballet opens next weekend

Longtime Homer holiday tradition promises magic and surprises

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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City council to hold public hearings at next meeting

Community members may comment on ordinances introduced earlier this month

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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Council to consider short-term rentals ordinance

Second reading and public hearing scheduled for February 2024

Community

Turkey trot to support food pantry, celebrate community

Homer’s 5K Turkey Trot Fun Run/Walk returns this year on Thanksgiving Day, along with a food drive supporting…

Daisy Lee Bitter.  Photo contributed by the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies

Community

Rotary Club members share memories of Daisy Lee Bitter at meeting

Daisy Lee Bitter, a long-time Homer social scientist and environmental advocate, died Nov. 2 at the age of…

Homer Chamber of Commerce 2024 logo.  Image provided by Homer Chamber of Commerce.

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Chamber updates rotary on new staff, holiday events and upcoming anniversary

Homer Chamber of Commerce hosted a luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 8 to introduce new staff members, discuss benefits…

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Commemorating America’s veterans

Several veterans organizations, as well as members of the community, turned out for a parade in recognition of…

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Ashe Dias, left front, and Sofia Loboy, right front, hold a community meeting to share their goal of creating an event calendar and resource guide for community youth.

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Coalition seeks ways to expand youth spaces

Homer students initiate efforts to create a youth event calendar and resource guide

Brianna Hetrick (right). Photo courtesy of GoFundMe

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Fundraiser open for family of Homer woman killed in shooting

Brianna Hetrick was fatally shot on Saturday, Oct. 28 in Homer

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It was a humble beginning 45 years ago for Kate Mitchell and the Homer, Alaska business that became NOMAR.

Community

NOMAR celebrates 45 years of business and service to Homer

Homer’s NOMAR has been producing and providing fishing gear and other outdoor gear and clothing for their shop…

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Dr. Debbie Tobin and Marc Webber and the Semester by the Bay students conducting field work this fall in Kenai Fjords National Park heading for Northwestern Glacier.

Community

Students wrap up Semester by the Bay with symposium

Students participating in the Kachemak Bay Campus Semester by the Bay will provide presentations Friday, Nov. 3, at…

Joolee Aurand, on bottom, demonstrates a yoga pose in this undated photo taken in Homer, Alaska. (Photo provided)

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YogicStatica: 12 hours of yoga, 12 teachers, 12 dollars

On Sunday, Bunnell Streets Arts Center will host a 12-hour yoga event with a different teacher sharing their…