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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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    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
    ‘Nutcracker’ returns next weekend to Mariner stage
    By Delcenia Cosman • November 26, 2025 1:30 am

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

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    Alaska SeaLife Center staff work to rehabilitate an orphaned sea otter pup. Photo courtesy of Kaiti Grant | Alaska SeaLife Center
    Alaska SeaLife Center admits two rescued sea otter...
    By Chloe Anderson • November 20, 2025 5:30 pm

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

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    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)
    Semester by the Bay students present at symposium
    By Delcenia Cosman • November 20, 2025 12:30 pm

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

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    Snow blankets Homer City Hall on April 10, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Homer News file photo)
    Council to hold 3rd public hearing on comp...
    By Delcenia Cosman • November 20, 2025 8:30 am

    Community members will once again have a chance to provide feedback on the draft comprehensive plan on Monday, Nov. 24.

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    Homer hockey falls to Kodiak
    By Delcenia Cosman • November 20, 2025 8:30 am

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

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    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
    Handmade creations inspired by the natural world
    By Christina Whiting • November 19, 2025 8:30 pm

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

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    Nikolaevsk School is photographed on Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Nikolaevsk, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    School board approves initial Nikolaevsk charter application
    By Delcenia Cosman • November 18, 2025 8:30 pm

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

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    Community members line up for hot soup and bread during the Homer Community Food Pantry's annual Empty Bowl fundraiser on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at the Homer United Methodist Church in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    ‘Good food for a good cause’
    By Delcenia Cosman • November 18, 2025 5:30 pm

    The Homer Community Food Pantry raised $14,000 during their Empty Bowl fundraiser, held Nov. 7.

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    Kids and parents craft holiday ornaments during at the Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center during their annual Christmas tree lighting celebration on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Chamber announces holiday event schedule
    By Delcenia Cosman • November 17, 2025 1:30 am

    It’s beginning to look a lot like the holiday season, and the Homer Chamber of Commerce is advancing that vibe…

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    The industrial area of Nikiski, featuring a refinery and currently mothballed LNG and fertilizer plants, was selected by the producer-led consortium of the Alaska LNG Project before the state took over in 2017. (Photo/File/AJOC)
The industrial area of Nikiski, featuring a refinery and currently mothballed LNG and fertilizer plants, was selected by the producer-led consortium of the Alaska LNG Project before the state took over in 2017. (File photo)
    Harvest Midstream announces Kenai LNG terminal acquisition
    By Delcenia Cosman • November 14, 2025 12:30 pm

    The company is now seeking engagement from global LNG suppliers and potential offtake customers, a Nov. 11 press release says.

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