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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 awards contract for water, wastewater plan development

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

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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Council approves conservation property acquisition

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

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

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55 turn out for Turkey Trot

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

Homer youth David Sims is photographed in his creative studio space where he customizes his own clothing. Photo provided by David Sims

Community

‘To provoke thought and feeling’

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

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

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Council adopts 2045 comprehensive plan

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

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)

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Homer public health talks winter emergency preparedness

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

Dancers in last year’s annual Nutcracker ballet rehearse “Waltz of the Flowers” on the Mariner Theatre Stage at Homer High School in Homer, Alaska. Photo courtesy of Chris Kincaid

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‘Nutcracker’ returns next weekend to Mariner stage

The ballet, a Homer annual tradition, will open at the Mariner Theatre on Dec. 6.

Alaska SeaLife Center staff work to rehabilitate an orphaned sea otter pup. Photo courtesy of Kaiti Grant | Alaska SeaLife Center

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Alaska SeaLife Center admits two rescued sea otter pups

The rescues mark an uptick in orphaned, injured and deceased sea otter reports across the state.

Professor of Biology Debbie Tobin gives an introduction to the audience at the start of the Semester by the Bay Symposium on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at Kachemak Bay Campus in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Semester by the Bay students present at symposium

Students participating in Kachemak Bay Campus’ Semester By the Bay program gave presentations during a day-long symposium hosted…

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

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Council to hold 3rd public hearing on comp plan

Community members will once again have a chance to provide feedback on the draft comprehensive plan on Monday,…

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Sports

Homer hockey falls to Kodiak

The Bears beat out the Mariners in both conference games last weekend.

Homer resident Meriam Linder is photographed with her display of works at Ptarmigan Arts, where she is the newest co-op member. Photo provided by Meriam Linder

Community

Handmade creations inspired by the natural world

Longtime local artist Meriam Linder is the newest member to join Ptarmigan Arts co-op gallery.

Nikolaevsk School is photographed on Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Nikolaevsk, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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School board approves initial Nikolaevsk charter application

The application will next be forwarded to the State Board of Education and Early Development for review.