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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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Kenai girls stop SoHi, Palmer boys nip Soldotna in Division II state soccer finals

5 days ago | homernews.com |

The Kenai Central High School girls topped Soldotna to claim their second straight state title Saturday at the Division II state soccer tournament in Wasilla. The Soldotna boys fell just short of defending their title in a match with Palmer that went to penalty kicks. Kenai Central girls 2, Soldotna 0The Kenai Central girls (14-3 overall) landed the second state title in program history in a third finals appearance, while Soldotna (12-5-2) has one title in four finals appearances.
Saturday baseball: Kenai nabs 2nd at NLC tourney

5 days ago | homernews.com | Jeff Helminiak

After an opening day loss on Thursday, Kenai Central won twice on Friday and twice on Saturday to secure second place at the Northern Lights Conference baseball tournament in Anchorage. Saturday, the Kardinals (14-4) defeated Homer (12-9) 11-3 to secure an automatic state berth and a spot in the second-place game. Kenai then defeated Palmer 4-1 for second place. Kenai 4, Palmer 1Everett Chamberlain secured second place for the Kardinals with a sterling complete game.
Likelihood of Spurr eruption continues to decline

1 week ago | homernews.com |

Likelihood of Spurr eruption continues to declineSpurr is located about 61 miles away from Kenai and 117 miles away from Homer. The rise of magma beneath Mount Spurr has stalled, a Wednesday statement from the Alaska Volcano Observatory says, "and the likelihood of an eruption continues to gradually decline."Spurr, one of more than 50 active volcanoes in Alaska, is located about 61 miles away from Kenai and 117 miles away from Homer.
Anchor Point chamber unveils new highway sign

1 week ago | homernews.com | Delcenia Cosman

Anchor Point chamber unveils new highway signThe sign marks the "most westerly" highway point in North America. Drivers on the Old Sterling Highway or heading south toward Homer will now catch a glimpse of a bright new addition to Anchor Point's landmarks. The Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce unveiled a new highway sign Tuesday evening, marking the "most westerly" highway point in North America.
Dolly Varden campground to close for renovation

1 week ago | homernews.com |

Dolly Varden campground to close for renovationThe boat launch and main entrance will remain open. Dolly Varden Campground, located north of Sterling down Swanson River Road, will be closed for construction from May 28 to June 27.
Saturday softball: Soldotna sweeps Palmer; Kodiak sweeps Kenai; Homer topples Houston

2 weeks ago | homernews.com | Jeff Helminiak

The Soldotna softball team finished the regular season Saturday with a sweep of Palmer in Northern Lights Conference action at the Soldotna Little League fields. The Stars improve to 11-1 in the league and 20-6-1 overall after a 16-0 win that went three innings and a 23-1 win that went three innings. All NLC teams now move to the league tournament in Kodiak. Isabelle Cruz pitched all three scoreless innings for Soldotna in the first game, giving up two hits and no walks while striking out four.
Saturday baseball: SoHi, Kenai, Homer top off regular season with NLC wins

2 weeks ago | homernews.com | Jeff Helminiak

The Soldotna baseball team celebrated senior day Saturday at the Soldotna Little League fields with a 5-0 Northern Lights Conference victory over Palmer. The Stars won for the ninth straight time to finish the regular season 9-1 in the league and 12-9-2 overall. The SoHi pitching staff has put up a shutout in four straight games. Colby Sturman worked the first five innings Saturday, allowing one hit and walking three while striking out eight.
Friday softball: Kenai sweeps Palmer; SoHi's Cooper hits 3 home runs in rout of Houston

2 weeks ago | homernews.com | Jeff Helminiak

The Kenai Central softball team swept Palmer in a Friday Northern Lights Conference doubleheader at Steve Shearer Memorial Ball Park in Kenai. The Kardinals move to 8-2 in the conference and 15-11 overall. Kenai won the first game 11-5 in seven innings and took the second game 14-2 in four innings. The Kardinals honored eight seniors on the day - Kailey Stynsberg, Lola McEwen, Avery Ellis, Caitlyn Crapps, Avia Miller, Kaylauna Gump, Isabel Thomas and MacKenzie Fann.
Friday soccer: Soldotna sweeps Houston; Palmer sweeps Homer

2 weeks ago | homernews.com | Jeff Helminiak

The host Soldotna soccer teams swept Houston in nonconference action Friday. The Stars girls notched a 5-0 victory to finish the regular season at 10-4-2. Soldotna didn't score until 28 minutes into the game, when Teagan Kobylarz scored unassisted, but the Stars still had a 4-0 lead at the half. Those goals came from Jillian Duncan on assists from Piper Bloom and Kendra Rose, Rowan Peck on an assist from Duncan, and Duncan on an assist from Jazzalynn McDonald.
Soldotna, Kenai, Homer notch NLC victories

2 weeks ago | homernews.com | Jeff Helminiak

The Soldotna baseball team defeated Houston 10-0 in five innings Friday in Northern Lights Conference action at the Soldotna Little League fields. The Stars are on an eight-game winning streak that has their record at 8-1 in the league and 11-9-2 overall. SoHi has outscored opponents 91-13 during the streak. Brenden Theel pitched five shutout innings for SoHi, allowing three hits and two walks while striking out 10. Wyatt Gagnon led the Stars at the plate with a three-run homer in the second inning.