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On Saturday, February 17^th from 10:30 to noon, Homer area preschool providers will be in one place- at the library!

Find out more about local preschool options and the questions you might want to ask when choosing the right program for your child.  Early literacy resources will also be available.  This event is family friendly.

Sponsored by the Homer Public Library, the Friends of the Homer Library and the Homer Early Childhood Coalition.

Alaska’s ports and harbors are the economic lifelines for the 49^th State.  Ports accept 90% of all goods entering Alaska; they support Alaska’s vibrant commercial fishing and resource extraction industries and they attract and accommodate recreation and tourism. 

Last Friday, January 26th, the City of Homer bid farewell to long-time Fire Chief Bob Painter.  Bob began his career with the Volunteer Fire Department in 1991 as the Assistant Fire Chief.  His retirement marks twenty-six years of public service dedicated to the health and wellbeing of Homer area citizens and emergency responders.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

By the City of Homer, Alaska

For a Solid Waste Collection & Disposal Contract

The City of Homer, Alaska is requesting proposals from qualified firms for solid waste collection and disposal.  Successful proposer will be contracted to collect and dispose of solid waste from designated City facilities, and to furnish the necessary labor, material, equipment, tools, supervision, and other facilities to perform under such contract.

Alaska Reads is a biennial statewide reading program that features a selected publication by a living Alaskan author.

The selection for 2017-18 is Steam Laundry by Nicole Stellon O-Donnell. DOWNLOAD THE EBOOK or CHECK OUT A COPY FROM THE LIBRARY.

The NWS has downgraded Alert to an Advisory, at this time people may return to their residences

The Homer Marine Repair Facility is managed as an "Open Yard" facility, meaning that the vessel owner is responsible for the actual work being performed on their vessel.   The City is simply facilitating the opportunity for haul-out and uplands use, and is not responsible for the finished product.  This management structure gives the vessel owner the opportunity to manage their project from start-to-finish, contracting with vendors from the Approved Vendor List (provided by the City), or by using their own crew to make the repairs necessary for vessel maintenance.