The first large storm of the season is expected to hit Southcentral Alaska later today, peaking overnight and early Wednesday.
KBBI - Homer
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Homer library debuts bookmobile
Dozens attended a 10-year celebration of the Homer Public Library’s building on Saturday, Sept. 17. The Friends of the Homer Library threw the party that included a musical performance, refreshments and the introduction of a new bookmobile.
Homer resident dies in single-vehicle crash
A Homer resident died in a car crash just before midnight Sept. 9, according to a dispatch from the Alaska State Troopers. Jonathan Osteen, 32, crashed his truck near mile 13 of East End Road.
Homer tourism reaches all-time high, visitor center coordinator says
Homer, the little town at the “End of The Road,” is becoming an increasingly popular travel destination.
2016 has been a record-breaking year for the Homer tourism industry, said Jan Knutson, the Visitor Center coordinator with the Homer Chamber of Commerce.
Construction to begin on new athletic center in Homer
Construction crews are getting ready to break ground on a new athletics building in Homer. The South Peninsula Athletic and Recreation Center, or SPARC, will be used for a variety of activities, including indoor soccer, baseball and pickleball.
Aerial silk artists will teach others to reach new heights
Summer may be over, but three “circus art” classes are set to begin this week at the Homer Council on the Arts.