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Last night, surrounded by family and colleagues, Mayor Lord honored Police Chief Mark Robl with a mayoral proclamation — and it was a moment well deserved. Chief Robl retires on March 19, 2026, after 40 years of service to the City of Homer, 26 of those as Police Chief — making him the longest-serving police chief in Alaska. We agree with Mayor Lord's words: "Homer is undeniably fortunate to be the community he met that milestone with."

Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District (KPEDD) has published the first two sections of their 2026 Kenai Peninsula Housing Assessment. The report reviews the current housing stock, options for development specifically tailored to individual communities, and recommendations to make housing more available and affordable.

The Celebration of Lifelong Learning will be held on Saturday, March 28th at Homer Public Library. The evening will include appetizers by Vida’s Thai Food, live music, Trivia Tree, Silent Auction, entertainment, awards, and desserts.

Tickets are now on sale at the Homer Public Library and the Homer Bookstore. Seating is limited - get your tickets today! $50/person - cash or check. 

The Homer Public Library will be CLOSED for Seward's Day, Monday, March 30th. Regular Hours resume Tuesday, March 31st.

INVITATION TO BID

By the City of Homer, Alaska

For LIBRARY, POLICE DEPARTMENT, RECREATION CENTER, PARKS, and CEMETERIES LAWN MAINTENANCE

2026

HERC Cleanup Community Meeting at Kenai Peninsula College

Great news for our community! Congress has approved federal funding to replace the A-Frame Water Transmission Main Project, which supplies drinking water to the west side of Homer.

Building a new Community Recreation Center is a Homer City Council and community priority, and now there’s a way for the public and grantors to give donations through the Homer Foundation to help make this happen!

The City Council established the Multi-Use Community Center Fund by resolution in May 2025, followed by an initial $10,000 investment by the City in October 2025. Expenditures from the fund revenue will be directed by the City Council according to the following guidelines: