News and Press Releases

Mayor Pro-tem Roberts recognized May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and May 12-18 as National Police Week.

Mayor Pro-tem Roberts recognized the week of May 19-25 as National Public Works week.  The Mayor and Council extends a thank you to the City of Homer Public Works Department for the infrastruc

Mayor Wythe presented a Mayor's Proclamation to Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic on Monday April 22 in recognition of National Women's Heath Week May 12-18, 2013, the week following Mother's Day.

Mayor Wythe presented a Mayoral Proclamation to Best Beginnings Homer to celebrate April 2013 as Month of the Young Child.

Rain Gardens create functional landscapes by soaking up and filtering rainwater that runs off roofs, driveways, lawns, or other "impervious surfaces." Homer Soil and Water Offers a Rain Garden cost-share program for private landowners and businesses which can help offset the cost by up to 50% for qualifying landowners.

This workshop will explain Homer's sign standards for size, height and temporary signs. We will explore what makes signs effective as in color choice, font size, and more in this FREE 45 minute workshop. Noon on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at Homer's Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center conference room.

ENSTAR Natural Gas will be holding meetings in Homer to educate about natural gas plumbing and heating code.  These meetings will cover codes for converting to natural gas appliances.  An

Mayor Wythe presented Sue Alexander, President of Leadership Council, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska, with a Mayor's Proclamation at the January 14th City Council meeting recognizing January 2013 as National Mentoring Month.  

The City contracted with Klauder & Company Architects, Inc. to analyze what it would take to bring the Homer Educational and Recreation Center (HERC), also know as the old middle school, up to code for its current use as the Homer Boys and Girls Club and for potential future use as a headquarters for City of Homer Community Recreation.

See pictures of renovations to the Beluga Slough Trail completed this fall.

By now you have heard; natural gas is coming to Homer. However, how many homes and businesses in the City of Homer have access to natural gas is currently being put before property owners.

Karen Hornaday Park was awarded the 2011 Facility Excellence Award.  This is a state-wide award that recognizes significant new projects, major renovations, or long-term performance as a flags

The City of Homer 2011 Annual Report has been published.

Mayor Hornaday was proud to present a Key to the City of Homer to the reigning Mrs. America, Homer resident Vicki Sarber, at Monday's Council meeting. Mrs. Sarber won the Mrs.

The City of Homer Public Works department in conjunction with U.S.

Work is now underway to update the City of Homer’s Capital Improvement Plan.