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Homer wrestling competes in Nikiski Top Dog tourney

Mariners’ take 5th place overall, have three first place finishers

Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships. (logo provided)

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MAPP of the Southern Kenai Peninsula narrows community priorities to 2

Identifying housing solutions and creating a comprehensive communication plan among service organizations were announced as the top two…

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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City tries again with comprehensive plan

After more than a year of groundwork and debate by the City of Homer, the city council took…

The Homer Police Station as seen Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Man charged with murder in killing of Homer woman

The shooting was reported Saturday afternoon

Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News file
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Creatures of all kinds head down Bayview Avenue in search of candy and treats on Halloween.

Community

Costumes, candy, pets and zombies

2nd Annual Fall Festival, Pioneer Avenue Trick-Or-Treat headline Homer Halloween schedule

Pioneer Hall at the Kachemak Bay Campus, Kenai Peninsula College, University of Alaska Anchoarge, as seen on July 2, 2019, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Kenai Peninsula College finalizes land purchase

The lot, next door to Kachemak Bay Campus, formerly belonged to Young’s Downtown Inn and Restaurant

Photo by provided by Nina Faust
Late August crane flock gathers at Inspiration Ridge Preserve in Homer.

Community

2023 Kachemak Bay cranes head south

The crane nesting success rate in the Homer area was better than usual this year

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Film screening to support family planning clinic

‘Mom and Dad’s Nipple Factory’ premieres at Homer Theatre on Oct. 26

The Kevin Bell Arena ice rink nearing completion on Sept. 29, 2022, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Charlie Menke/ Homer News)

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Homer Mariner Hockey returns this winter

The team sat out the 2022-23 season

Public Works director Jan Keiser clarifies details on the Beluga Slough Green Infrastructure Project to Homer City Council during the Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023 in the Cowles Council Chambers at City Hall in Homer, Alaska. Screenshot.

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Council approves contracts to continue green infrastructure project

Homer city council passed three resolutions during their last regular meeting on Oct. 9 for the continuance of…

Students identify species of juvenile fish at one of the activity stations during Alaska Department of Fish and Game's "Salmon in the Classroom" salmon egg take event on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023 in the Anchor River State Recreation Area in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Students bring salmon to the classroom

Hands-on event is part of ADF&G annual education program

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Fireweed Academy offers community fall festival on Friday

Homer’s Fireweed Academy will host their fall Harvest Festival FUNdraiser on Friday, Oct. 20 at the West Homer…

Emilie Springer/ Homer News
Community members discuss components of the six priorities for the 2023 MAPP on Friday Oct. 13 at the Kachemak Bay Campus in Homer, Alaska.

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Meeting narrows down community health priorities

Members of the public gathered last week to discuss a community health needs assessment conducted every three years,…