Homer News

Homer is a city located close to the southern end of Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula, about 218 miles southwest of Anchorage. As the local newspaper for Homer, we provide the community with updates on news, sports, local viewpoints, fishing, and tourism. You can find us both online and in printed format.

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Best Bets | Homer News

1 week ago | homernews.com | Delcenia Cosman

Happy Juneteenth! How will you observe this holiday? Check out what local organizations are doing in Homer, such as the Pratt Museum's storytelling session starting at 4 p.m. For other goings-on this month, take a look at these Best Bets.
State motocross puts sport's strong family ties on display

1 week ago | homernews.com | Jeff Helminiak

The strong family ties that bind motocross racing were on display at the Alaska State Motocross Races 3 and 4 on Saturday and Sunday, June 14 and 15, at Twin City Raceway in Kenai. Back in 2002, Rick Bailey, the charter president of the Kenai Peninsula Racing Lions - Motocross Division, spent about five hectic days building the motocross track at the raceway.
Meet 'The Homer News'

1 week ago | homernews.com | Delcenia Cosman

If you didn't already know, Homer News - the one that covers news and happenings in Homer, Alaska - has sister-relationships with two other Alaska papers, the Peninsula Clarion and the Juneau Empire. But did you know that we also have a secret twin? Surprise! We do!Homer News staff received a letter from Kim L. Hubbard, the editor of The Homer News in Homer, New York, this spring after they received some "rather wacky, yet wonderful" inquiries that seemed a bit, shall we say, out of place.
Mayor recognizes city wastewater team for state award

1 week ago | homernews.com | Delcenia Cosman

Mayor recognizes city wastewater team for state awardThe City of Homer wastewater management team received the Large Wastewater System of the Year award at a recent state conference in Anchorage. Homer Mayor Rachel Lord recognized the work and contributions of the city's wastewater management team during last Monday's city council meeting, following the team's reception of an award at a recent state conference.
Dunleavy vetoes education funding to $500 BSA increase

2 weeks ago | homernews.com |

Citing declining oil revenue, Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Thursday issued a veto in the state budget to reduce school funding below the amount specified by law, cutting the amount of funding the state provides to school districts per student by $200. That number, the base student allocation, was increased by $700 in an education bill passed by the Alaska Legislature in May.
Alaska developing plans to introduce deer to southern Kenai Peninsula

2 weeks ago | homernews.com | Delcenia Cosman

The state of Alaska is developing plans to transplant Sitka black-tailed deer to the southern Kenai Peninsula, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced in a June 3 press release.
Kenai OKs formal agreements with Kenaitze, Salamatof tribes

2 weeks ago | homernews.com |

Kenai OKs formal agreements with Kenaitze, Salamatof tribesThe agreements create a foundation for ongoing collaboration between the city and tribes. Kenai's City Council last week approved "perpetual" memorandums of understanding with the Kenaitze Indian Tribe and Salamatof Tribe to formalize plans for coordination and cooperation.
Soldotna defeats Kenai for 4th straight Division II state baseball crown

2 weeks ago | homernews.com | Jeff Helminiak

Soldotna defeated Kenai Central 8-2 on Saturday to win the Division II state baseball tournament at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. The Stars won for the fourth straight season, with head coach Ken Gibson improving to 12-0 in state tournament play. SoHi finished 18-9-2 after winning its last 15 games. "It's been a great four years," said Soldotna senior Tucker Blough, who was on three of the title teams after missing the postseason as a freshman due to injury. "Coach Ken does an awesome job.
Dickerson outlasts competition at Tsalteshi Backyard Ultra

2 weeks ago | homernews.com | Jeff Helminiak

Anchorage's Julianne Dickerson won the fourth Tsalteshi Backyard Ultra on Friday and Saturday in Soldotna with 58.3 miles in 14 hours. In a backyard ultra, competitors start each hour and must complete a 4.167-mile loop, or what is known in the events as a "yard," in an hour. The event goes until every runner, except the winner, has bowed out. Once the winner does one more lap than everybody else, the race is over.
Division II state baseball: SoHi, Kenai, Monroe, North Pole move to semifinals

3 weeks ago | homernews.com | Jeff Helminiak

The Division II state baseball semifinals will feature Soldotna vs. Monroe Catholic and North Pole vs. Kenai Central on Friday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. The Stars defeated Houston 7-4 and the Rams defeated Kodiak 3-0 to set up a 3:30 p.m. clash. Soldotna, the three-time defending champs, haven't seen the Rams this season. The Kardinals defeated Homer 18-13 and the Patriots topped Palmer 31-12 to set up a 6:15 p.m. tilt.