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Hospice of Homer awarded Rasmuson Foundation grant
Hospice of Homer has been awarded a $24,955 grant from the Rasmuson Foundation. The funds will purchase up-to-date…
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Chief on cannabis commission causes concern
A Homer City Council member has questioned the propriety of having the police chief sit as a member…
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Missing child found safe at home
Searchers found a 3-year-old boy missing for about 45 minutes last week in the best possible place —…
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Warm winter effects mixed
Warm thaws are common during coastal winters, but the season was unusual not only for record warmth but…
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Harbormaster’s Office soon open for business
For the employees of the Homer Harbor, the job comes with one of the best perks around: a…
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Workshop designed to improve financial fitness
Make money? Spend money? If the answer to either question is “yes,” then Dave Ramsey’s Total Money Makeover…
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Council picks Koester as manager
In its second go-round of interviewing city manager candidates, the Homer City Council dipped into its own employee…
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NonProfit Needs
Homer Animal Friendsneeds gently used towels; basic cleaning supplies (mop, bucket, Swiffer, pet safe cleaners, broom/pan); computer/lap top;…
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Cannabis commission ordinance introduced
The Homer City Council on Monday introduced an ordinance creating a Cannabis Advisory Commission. Sponsored by council member…
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Plenty of ways to make the most of March
I have given March the lions share of my thinking this winter. March does not agree with me.…
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Council passes gas roll
After public hearings, hundreds of letters and dozens of people testifying, the Homer City Council on Monday passed…
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Kodiak fisherman wins winter king tournament
Fishing by himself at an undisclosed location he described as “out in the water,” Kodiak fisherman Mike Olsen…
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Numbers tell weird winter weather story: It’s really warm
Friday was the first day of spring in the northern hemisphere. That calendar convention never reflects Alaska realities,…