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Winter shopping derby begins

Move over Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby. It’s time for the Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center’s Winter…

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Experts offer advice to reduce time spent in post office line

Long lines and post offices seem to go hand-in-hand. Especially during the lunch hour and when people end…

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Troopers end armed assault without injury

An Alaska State Troopers encounter last week with two armed men in Anchor Point ended peacefully when both…

Craig Forrest, left, of the American Legion Post 16 delivers the Veterans Day address in ceremonies at the Veterans Memorial, Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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Honoring our Vets

Home rule dominated the front page of the Homer News on Sept. 11, 1975.

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Homer has history with home rule

Homer resident Ken Castner recently announced he was launching a petition drive seeking voters support to make Homer…

Homer Volunteer Fire Department firefighters put out a fire in the historic Carl Nielsen automotive shop on Lake Street across from Ulmer’s. Firefighters responded to a report of smoke about 9:15 a.m. Tuesday. No one was in the building, said Fire Chief Bob Painter. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Fire response briefly closes Lake Street

Homer Volunteer Fire Department firefighters put out a fire in the historic Carl Nielsen automotive shop on Lake…

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Power outage planned for Homer Spit, Halibut Cove

Homer Electric Association announced the Homer Spit and Halibut Cove will be without power from 9 a.m.-noon on…

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Borough on standby for approaching storm

With a storm headed from Russia toward Southcentral Alaska, the Kenai Peninsula Borough Incident Management Team is on…

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Park management plan open house is Wednesday

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources holds an open house 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13,…

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Veterans Day Ceremonies/Programs Announced Monday, Nov. 11

The 70th anniversary of the World War II military campaign in the Aleutians will be the focus of…

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Timeless Toys event will aid quake victims in Phillipines

At 8:15 a.m. on Oct. 15, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake shook the Philippines, its epicenter only eight miles…

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Downtown water main breaks, is fixed

A break in a cast-iron water main line disrupted city water service in the Homer downtown area on…

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Panel advances pay plan for top state officials

JUNEAU— The State Officers Compensation Commission on Wednesday advanced a proposal recommending pay raises for Alaska’s governor, lieutenant…