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City of Homer Special Projects and Communications Coordinator Jenny Carroll points to a posterboard of one of the proposed harbor alternatives while talking with community members during the Homer Harbor Expansion public meeting on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Kachemak Bay Campus. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
Homer Harbor expansion project shares updates on $4.2...
By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • March 20, 2025 2:30 am

The purpose of the meeting was to share updates on the feasibility study and garner public comments.

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Homer Port Director Bryan Hawkins. (Photo provided)
The importance of the Homer Harbor expansion
By Bryan Hawkins • March 13, 2025 2:30 am

Homer Harbor supports jobs tied to more than 1,000 commercial fishing permit holders, 600 commercial fishing vessels, and 90 freight…

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South end of Homer Harbor on Tuesday, April 11 in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Emilie Springer/ Homer News)
Homer Harbor staff responds after boat sinks over...
By Chloe Pleznac  Homer News • February 13, 2025 8:00 am

The 43-foot Bayliner sunk in the harbor over the weekend and was removed Tuesday.

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Homer Harbor on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Emilie Springer/ Homer News file)
Council extends seine skiff fee exemption
By Delcenia Cosman • January 20, 2025 1:30 am

Moorage fees for work and seine skiffs attached to motherships are exempted through 2025.

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Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)
Council to hold public hearing on skiff fee...
By Emilie Springer • December 19, 2024 1:30 am

The public hearing is scheduled for Jan. 13

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Homer Harbor on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Emilie Springer/ Homer News)
City seeks harbor funding
By Emilie Springer • December 5, 2024 1:30 am

Homer supports opportunities and funding increases to the Municipal Harbor Facility Grant Program

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Homer Harbor is photographed on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Emilie Springer/ Homer News)
Additional funding secured for Homer Harbor expansion general...
By Emilie Springer • August 1, 2024 1:30 am

Special Projects Manager Jenny Carroll and Port Director Bryan Hawkins at the July 22 Homer City Council meeting updated council…

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Passengers on the MS Westerdam descend Ramp 8 to board the lifeboat that will take them back to the cruise ship on Friday, June 28, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
City reflects on cruise ship strategies following Westerdam...
By Delcenia Cosman • July 11, 2024 1:30 am

Organizations facilitating the June 28 arrival of the MS Westerdam reported positive feedback from passengers

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The Regent Seven Seas Explorer Cruise Ship arrives at the Deep Water Dock from Japan on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Emilie Springer/Homer News)
City continues cruise ship evaluation
By Delcenia Cosman • June 27, 2024 1:30 am

The June 28 landing of the Westerdam will provide key data for Homer handling of larger ships

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Homer Harbor on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Emilie Springer/ Homer News)
Homer Harbor expansion receives federal support
By Emilie Springer • May 29, 2024 1:30 am

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has allocated funds and Rep. Mary Peltola has requested funding for the harbor’s critical float replacement project

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Photo provided by the City of Homer
An existing float, with damaged timber waler, rubboard and decking, is in need of repair on CC in the Homer Harbor.
Port and Harbor applies for federal funding to...
By Emilie Springer • May 8, 2024 1:30 am

Homer City Council passed a resolution in support of the application

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Homer’s first cruise ship of the season, the Regent Seven Seas Explorer, carrying more than 600 passengers plus 500 crew members, is docked at Homer Harbor on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)
Council resolves to consider cruise ship impacts, possible...
By Delcenia Cosman • May 1, 2024 1:30 am

Resolution 24-048 directs Homer commissions to conduct conversations with city staff and stakeholders

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Homer Harbor on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Emilie Springer/ Homer News)
Point of View: Homer’s pursuit of large-scale harbor...
By Penelope Haas • April 17, 2024 1:30 am

This week, the City of Homer is sending representatives to the State Legislature to ask for additional funding for the…

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