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    The Christmas tree behind the Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center is lit on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony sponsored by the chamber in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Lighting up the winter night
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 8, 2025 5:30 pm

    Homer and Anchor Point held holiday tree lighting ceremonies last Thursday and on Saturday, respectively.

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    The U.S. Forest Service Porcupine Campground offers gorgeous views of the Kenai Mountains and Turnagain Arm, as seen here on July 20, 2020, near Hope, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
    Department of Natural Resources seeks public input on...
    By Chloe Anderson • December 7, 2025 2:30 am

    DNR is gathering community perspectives during several meetings this week.

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    The Trump administration’s “Big Beautiful Bill” act requires the Bureau of Ocean Energy management to hold at least six offshore oil and gas lease sales in Alaska between 2026-2028 and 2030-2032. The first of these sales — known as “Big Beautiful Cook Inlet 1,” or BBC1— is scheduled for March 2026. Photo courtesy of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
    Cook Inletkeeper launches petition against federal government
    By Chloe Anderson • December 4, 2025 12:30 pm

    The organization is calling for transparency in Cook Inlet offshore oil and gas sales.

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    Starting Dec. 2, Aleutian Airways will offer roundtrip flights between Anchorage and Unalakleet every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.
    Aleutian Airways to offer roundtrip flights between Anchorage...
    By Chloe Anderson • December 4, 2025 5:30 am

    Starting Dec. 2, Aleutian Airways will offer three roundtrip flights per week.

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    The Homer Senior Citizens, Inc., facility is photographed on Nov. 14, 2025, on Svedlund Street in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Senior center looks to future after year of...
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 3, 2025 1:30 pm

    After a tumultuous year, the Homer Senior Center now rests on steadier ground, thanks to community support and productive collaboration…

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    Homer Council on the Arts will host the annual Nutcracker Faire on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6-7 at Homer High School in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Homer Council on the Arts
    Art in time for the holidays
    By Christina Whiting • December 3, 2025 12:30 pm

    Check out what’s new in Homer’s galleries this month, starting on December First Friday.

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    The Homer Skate Park is photographed on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Nonprofit seeks new community skate park
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 2, 2025 2:30 pm

    The Homer Skate Park Project and the Kachemak Bay Recreation Service Area are partnering to build a new and improved skate park in Homer.

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    Snow blankets Homer City Hall on April 10, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Homer News file photo)
    Council awards contract for water, wastewater plan development
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 2, 2025 8:30 am

    The Homer City Council approved a resolution last Monday, awarding a contract to an Anchorage firm for the development of…

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    The Cowles Council Chambers are seen in Homer City Hall on Pioneer Avenue in April 2025 in Homer, Alaska. (Homer News file photo)
    Council approves conservation property acquisition
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 1, 2025 5:30 pm

    The Homer City Council passed a resolution at their last regular meeting on Nov. 24 approving the acquisition and conservation…

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    Runners of all ages gather for a photo in the Homer High School Commons after the annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. Due to icy outdoor conditions, the official run was moved to the high school halls. Photo courtesy Matthew Smith
    55 turn out for Turkey Trot
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 1, 2025 1:30 am

    Each Thanksgiving morning, the Kachemak Bay Running Club and the City of Homer Community Recreation Department host a combined fun…

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    Homer youth David Sims is photographed in his creative studio space where he customizes his own clothing. Photo provided by David Sims
    ‘To provoke thought and feeling’
    By Christina Whiting • November 26, 2025 1:30 am

    Homer youth alters garments to design customized clothing that is both eye-catching and provoking.

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    Homer City Hall is photographed on April 10, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    Council adopts 2045 comprehensive plan
    By Delcenia Cosman • November 26, 2025 1:30 am

    The Homer City Council passed Ordinance 25-64 on Monday after making a few additional amendments to the plan.

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    Homer public health nurse Emily Sears demonstrates tools in her vehicle emergency supply kit during a presentation on winter storm preparedness at the Anchor Point Senior Center on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Homer public health talks winter emergency preparedness
    By Delcenia Cosman • November 26, 2025 1:30 am

    A representative from the Homer Public Health Center discussed emergency preparation during the winter with Anchor Point residents last Thursday.

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