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Homer City Hall is photographed on April 10, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

Elections

City elections move to November

The Homer City Council approved the change in Homer’s regular election date to coincide with borough and state…

“Are We Listening” is a 2024 installation piece created by Wisconsin artist Rebecca Carlton. Photo courtesy Rebecca Carlton

Arts & Entertainment

Art collective fosters climate awareness

A group of nationally recognized artists will gather in Homer in March to share their passion for printmaking,…

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

Elections

Council to hold public hearing on election date change

The hearing and further council discussion of Ordinance 26-16 will take place during the next regular meeting on…

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Snow Rondi brings the winter fun

This year’s festival saw a week of activities sponsored by multiple local businesses and organizations in Anchor Point.

A Tustumena Elementary School student advocates for his school before the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education during their regular meeting on Monday, March 2, 2026, in Soldotna, Alaska. Screenshot.

Education

School board weighs budget reduction options

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will review the budget again in April with the…

Over 90 community members gather at Soldotna Creek Park on Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Soldotna, Alaska, for a vigil held in observation of the recent deportation of Sonia Espinoza Arriaga and her children. Photo courtesy Meredith Harber

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‘We don’t want this to happen to any other family’

More than 90 community members attended a vigil Sunday evening for a Soldotna family who has been deported.

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

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Council discusses short-term rental policies

The Homer City Council weighed interest in potential short-term rental registration and platform-based collection of sales tax at…

Homer Police Department Chief Mark Robl (left) addresses the Homer City Council and introduces incoming police chief Michael Scanlon (right) during the Committee of the Whole meeting on Feb. 23, 2026, in the Homer City Hall Cowles Council Chambers in Homer, Alaska. Screenshot.

Crime & Justice

Council confirms appointment of new police chief

Officer Michael Scanlon will be instated as Homer Police Department Chief of Police, effective upon the retirement of…

Numerous local artists are exhibiting works in a variety of mediums in Homer Council on the Arts' annual Members Show, on display at the gallery through February. Photo by Christina Whiting

Arts & Entertainment

An exhibit that feels like home

Homer Council on the Arts hosts their annual Members Show, featuring work by emerging and established local artists.

Community members gather in front of the Homer United Methodist Church on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Homer, Alaska, for a vigil in observance of the recent arrest and deportation of Sonia Espinoza Arriaga and her three children from Soldotna, as well as other recent actions by federal immigration agents. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Updated: Communities hold vigils for deported Soldotna family

A vigil for immigrant justice was held in Homer on Wednesday. Another will be held Sunday evening at…

Central Peninsula Hospital is seen on June 24, 2018 in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion)

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Update: Power restored at Central Peninsula Hospital facility

The River Tower on the CPH campus will resume normal operations on Monday.

Central Peninsula Hospital is seen on June 24, 2018 in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion)

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Central Peninsula Health Foundation to host annual fundraiser

Evening by the River will support expanded mammography access.

Photo provided by Amber Rouswell 
Laila Taylor prepares to shoot a free throw during the Elks National Hoop Shoot semi-finals in Nampa, Idaho on March 15, 2025.

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Local student wins Kenai Elks Lodge Hoop Shoot for 2nd year in a row

Laila Taylor will compete in the Elks National Hoop Shoot semi-finals in Idaho next month.