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Visualize a New Multi-Purpose Community Center

A vision for the future of the HERC! The designs Stantec presented provided conceptual site and building plans.  Homer City Council heard the presentation on June 6th, which begins to frame expectations for operating a new facility in the community. To read more about the history of the HERC project, visit the HERC Historic Information webpage.

To stay informed about the progress of this project, click the link below to subscribe to updates.  

TsunamiReady Community Certification Award

The City of Homer recently renewed its status as a TsunamiReady Community.

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Guest Presentation | Tsunamis in Alaska & around the world

Join Dr. Elena Suleimani of the Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks for a presentation all about tsunamis!

         When: Tuesday, March 1st at 2pm

         Where: Homer Public Library

Visualize a New Multi-Purpose Community Center

Now we can visualize the future of the HERC site!  Stantec will be presenting the conceptual site and building plans during the regular Council Meeting on February 28. This unveiling will kick off two months of public comment opportunities and community conversations.

Request for Proposals North Trestle Fish Pump Services on the Homer Fish Dock

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

By the City of Homer, Alaska

For Operation of Fish Pump Services on the Homer Port & Harbor Fish Dock

 

Amicus Brief in UCIDA EEZ Closure Litigation

On December 13, 2021 Homer City Council adopted Resolution 21-091 A Resolution of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Directing the City Attorney to File an Amicus Brief in the United Cook Inlet Drift Association and Cook Inlet Fishermen's Fund v National Marine Fisheries Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Et Al.,. Mayor/Aderhold.

A copy of the Amicus Packet is provided below.

Appeal Hearing OAH No. 21-2585-MUN/CUP 2020-15

To Attend In-Person, the meeting will be held at:
Cowles Council Chambers
Homer City Hall
491 E. Pioneer Avenue
Homer, AK 99603

To Attend via Zoom, click the link to join the webinar:
https://cityofhomer.zoom.us/j/98692515227?pwd=WTRkZzE4TS84cWsvYTNBRVFTZlg0UT09
Passcode: 959431

Radio Storytime - February 2022

Radio Storytime is back!

Airing Thursday, February 17th  at 10am on KBBI AM 890. Tune in and hear Cinda, our Youth Services Librarian!

 

City Welcomes VIP Guests to Homer

City leaders welcomed Senator Lisa Murkowski and US Coast Guard Rear Admiral Nathan Moore to Homer on Wednesday, January 26th.  Senator Murkowski came to tour the harbor to see the need for the large vessel expansion and meet with Mayor Castner and City staff to discuss various City infrastructure projects and possible federal funding opportunities. The discussion covered City water and sewer projects, erosion mitigation projects and of course Homer Large Vessel Port Expansion project.

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Free COVID Rapid Test Clinic Extends Thru Feb 4

WHAT: Not feeling well or have a known exposure? Get a FREE rapid test at the Pop-up COVID Rapid Testing Clinic.

WHERE: Homer Public Health Center, 195 East Bunnell Ave

WHEN: Monday Jan 31 - Friday Feb 4, 9am - 4pm

Rapid testing is provided by Capstone Clinic, a certified contractor of AK DHSS. Additional testing is available at the SPH COVID-19 Swab Site. At-Home tests can be ordered at COVIDtests.gov

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