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On September 16, the State of Alaska issued a press release concerning the security breach during a cyber attack on DHSS which was first detected in May of 2021.

According to the Press Release, as soon as the attack was detected, DHSS immediately shut down systems to protect individuals’ information and deny further access by the attacker to DHSS data. Before DHSS implemented the shutdown, the attackers potentially had access to the following types of individuals’ information:

We are transitioning from a monthly newsletter to a quarterly newsletter. The next issue will be available July 1, 2024. This change will allow us to continue to provide quality content and keep you informed about what's happening around the City! 

We look forward to bringing you even more valuable insights and updates in the upcoming editions of our newsletter.

Homer Chamber of Commerce's Legislative Committee to Host Candidate Forum for Homer City Council Election

When:  Thursday, September 16, 2021 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Where:  Land's End Resort - Quarter Deck Room

Meet the candidates for Homer City Council and have a chance to ask questions prior to the election October 5th. State and CDC COVID-19 Guidelines will be followed for the in-person meeting.  You can also Live Stream the event at HomerAlaska.org or Listen on KBBI AM 890.

Project Name: WOODARD CREEK CULVERT AT FAIRVIEW AVENUE 

Dates: July 31 to September 3, 2021

The 24/7 closure of the section of Fairview Avenue between Bartlett Street and Campground Road to foot and vehicular traffic for the Woodard Creek Culvert Replacement Project has been extended to September 3. Local access to businesses and property owners will be maintained.  Construction areas will be marked by barricades and road closure signage.  Please follow all designated traffic routes.

The Kenai Peninsula Borough is holding a public meeting about the Southern Kenai Peninsula’s Community Wildlife Protection Plan Friday, July 23rd at West Homer Elementary School from 4 pm to 6 pm.  You are invited to attend and give input on area wildfire planning, response and recovery.

Homer and Teshio, Japan have enjoyed a Sister City relationship since 1984.  Over the years, the relationship has been nurtured by occasional delegation visits between the Cities.  This year, the Anchorage Consular Office of Japan offered a Japan-Alaska Friendship Video Campaign to help strengthen sister city connections.

Attached is the City of Homer's 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Plan, or CIP for short.  

The CIP provides information on capital projects identified as priorities for the Homer community.  The projects included in the City of Homer’s CIP were compiled with input from the public, area-wide agencies, and City staff, as well as various advisory commissions serving the City of Homer.

Descriptions of City projects include ways the project will benefit the community, cost and schedule information and a priority designation Level 1 (highest), 2 or 3.

Homer retailers and shoppers!  Voters approved ballot Proposition 1 in the 2019 General Election which banned the use of single-use plastic bags by retailers at checkout. 

The ban was temporarily lifted in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but will resume on January 1, 2021.

Good news! Homer Public Library has resumed limited operations

beginning Wednesday, April 29.

Patrons will be able to check out materials from the back door.

How do I check out materials?

1. The building is still closed to the public for browsing the stacks, but you can place holds and pick them up outside the library. You can place holds in three ways

The City of Homer recently upgraded the maps on the City’s website!  They are now available on an interactive web app platform hosted by ArcGIS online.