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

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Council to hold 2nd comprehensive plan public hearing

Council members will meet Nov. 7 for a work session before holding a second public hearing on Nov.…

Lady Lions Marcia Lowe, Julie Small and Linda Petkash with the Homer Lions Club conduct sign-ups for Thanksgiving food boxes at the Homer United Methodist Church in Homer, Alaska. More than 230 families requested food boxes this year, an increase from 166 boxes in 2024. Photo provided by Deb Schmidt

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Feeding a hungrier community

The Homer Community Food Pantry is seeing increased local need in the face of federal government impacts.

Kim Frost. Photo provided by South Peninsula Hospital

Opinion

Point of View: Shaping the future of South Peninsula Hospital: Be part of the conversation

For nearly 70 years, South Peninsula Hospital has been a cornerstone of health for the communities of the…

Ginny Espenshade runs the Kenai Peninsula Youth Court and is part of Planet Youth Homer. Photo courtesy of Ginny Espenshade

Opinion

Point of View: Planet Youth Homer connects youth to healthy activities

Here is a trivia question for readers. What do Dave Cloud, Carole Hamik, Charlotte Moss and Anita Harry…

The Homer High School varsity volleyball team holds up their trophy after winning first place in the silver bracket at the Dimond/Service Tourney on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Anchorage, Alaska. Photo provided by Brenna Dornellas

Sports

Homer volleyball earns top spot in 2nd tourney bracket

The Lady Mariners will finish out conference play against Kenai, Redington and Houston this week.

An aerial photograph shows the coastal bluff running parallel to the Sterling Highway in Homer, Alaska. Photo courtesy of the Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys

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Community discusses landslide hazard mitigation at forum

Researchers held a community-focused conversation on landslide hazards and potential mitigation avenues last Tuesday at Kachemak Bay Campus.

"The Angler Fish" is a handcrafted sterling silver brooch by artist Carley Conemac that features a silver clay angler fish and a Mexican fire opal inset, and is on display in Conemac's exhibit at Homer Council on the Arts through October. Photo provided by Carley Conemac

Community

Alchemizing nature into art

Homer metalsmith showcases body of work featuring natural treasures preserved in metal clay.

Daniel Jager is the new fire chief for the Homer Volunteer Fire Department as of Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. Photo provided by Daniel Jager

News

City hires new fire chief

The Homer City Council confirmed Daniel Jager as the new Homer Volunteer Fire Department chief on Oct. 13.

More than 100 community members packed into a combined classroom in Pioneer Hall during the Citizen's Town Hall meeting on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Kachemak Bay Campus in Homer, Alaska. Approximately 30-40 additional audience members were seated in an overflow area in the Pioneer Hall commons. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Town hall discussion centers on 1st Amendment rights

The event was sponsored by the House District 6 Accountability Project.

"Settle," an acrylic and foil painting on canvas by Homer artist Pamela Fraley, is one of numerous pieces in her solo exhibit, "Currents," on display through October 2025 at the Art Shop Gallery in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Pamela Fraley

Community

Art at every opportunity

Homer artist exhibit showcases acrylic water studies and her creative journey.

Community members attending Homer Chamber of Commerce’s third annual Fall Fest vote for their favorite pumpkin created during the event’s Pumpkin Carving Contest on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at the Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Halloween happenings in the greater Homer area

Homer, Anchor Point and Ninilchik have multiple events planned through the rest of the month to celebrate autumn…

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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City council to hold public hearing on comprehensive plan

The council introduced an ordinance last Monday to adopt the 2045 Comprehensive Plan and will hold a public…

The Homer Mariners varsity football team celebrates their victory after the Division III state championships game on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Wasilla, Alaska. Photo provided by Justin Zank

Sports

Homer football brings home back-to-back state titles

The Mariners defeated Barrow 20-0 on Saturday, winning the state championships for the second year in a row.