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A sign outside the Homer United Methodist Church says "Vote Here," designating it as the polling location for Homer No. 2 precinct on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Homer city council keeps status quo

All three incumbent candidates were reelected to their respective seats.

Election workers Susie Myhill (right) and Charlie Franz help voters before they cast their ballots on Election Day, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, in the Homer City Hall Cowles Council Chambers in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Voters turn out for borough, city elections

Polling locations close at 8 p.m.

The KP Brass Band plays on the Porcupine Theater stage during the Pratt Museum's Red Carpet Ritz fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Rolling out the red carpet for a good cause

The Pratt Museum hosted their annual Red Carpet Ritz Gala fundraiser Saturday at the Porcupine Theater.

The Homer Mariner girls stand with their trophy after claiming the title at the 2025 ASAA Cross Country Division II Championships at Mike Janecek Trails in Palmer, Alaska, on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025. Photo courtesy Jake Dye

Sports

Homer cross-country sweeps Division II state championships

Both the girls and boys teams were named 2025 state champions.

The Cowles Council Chambers are seen in Homer City Hall on Pioneer Avenue in April 2025 in Homer, Alaska. (Homer News file photo)

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Mayor honors college adult education program

A proclamation recognizing the Kenai Peninsula College program’s 40 years of service was issued at the last city…

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Homer shuts out Kodiak

The Mariners defeated the Bears 48-8 in conference play Friday.

Josiah Kelly, right, appears for a superior court arraignment at the Kenai Courthouse in Kenai, Alaska, on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Anchor Point man sentenced for shootings at Homer clinic, recovery center

Josiah Kelly accepted a plea deal in June for charges related to three shootings last fall that targeted…

Homer Elks Lodge #2127 Exalted Ruler Jill Hockema (center) and members of the Homer Elks Lodge donate $3,500, using grant funds received, to West Homer Elementary School in Homer, Alaska, on Sept. 22, 2025, to provide fourth-grade students the opportunity to participate in the annual Outdoor Education Field Trip scheduled for May 2026. Photo provided by Jill Hockema

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Homer Elks lodge gives back to community

Lodge #2127 recently completed a series of Elks National Foundation Community Investments Program Grants, disbursing $11,000 to community…

Snow blankets Homer City Hall on April 10, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Homer News file photo)

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Council adopts small budget overages procedure

Resolution 25-083 was passed during the last Homer City Council meeting on Sept. 22.

Delcenia Cosman/Homer News Two fairgoers battle it out with foam swords opposite the sparring arena at Ye Olde Harvest Festival at Karen Hornaday Park on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024<ins>,</ins><ins> in Homer, </ins><ins>Alaska</ins>. Two fairgoers battle it out with foam swords opposite the sparring arena at Ye Olde Harvest Festival at Karen Hornaday Park on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024<ins>,</ins><ins> in Homer, </ins><ins>Alaska</ins>. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Renaissance fair returns this weekend

The annual festival will be held at Karen Hornaday Park on Saturday and Sunday.

Homer City Council candidates answer questions during a forum hosted by the Homer News, Peninsula Clarion and KBBI AM 890 on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, at the Homer Public Library in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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City council candidates talk development, challenges at election forum

The forum was hosted by the Homer News and KBBI AM 890 last Wednesday, Sept. 24.

"Dream SpaceII Subsistence and Reminiscence" by printmaker Ethan Kayaani Lauesen is on display through October in the artist's collaborative exhibit at Bunnell Street Arts Center. Photo provided by Bunnell Street Arts Center

Community

Inspiration to create

October’s First Friday exhibits showcase a wide variety of works and mediums.

Kenai Central’s Garrett McCanna throws a pass against Homer on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, at Ed Hollier Field at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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Homer football tops Kenai

The Homer football team defeated Kenai Central 44-6 on Saturday in Mid Alaska Conference action at Ed Hollier…