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Remembering Sept. 11
Twenty years after the attacks on New York, Washington, D.C., and in the sky above Pennsylvania, former Homer Volunteer Fire Department Chief Robert Purcell remembered his first thought upon seeing jet planes hit the World Trade Center in New York. “It was hard to believe it was deliberate, initially, until... Read more
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Homer’s Best Bets
Well, it’s over. Sure, some Spit businesses will hang in there through September, if not longer. Fishermen will continue to head out for good eatin’ halibut and sea-bright king salmon. Actually, some fishermen will fish until their lines freeze solid. Most of our summer tourist industry workers have called it a day. Read more
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Successful tourist season leaves businesses in need of rest
“A great season, but busier than expected” was the consensus of many businesses on the Homer Spit as several prepared to close down after the Labor Day weekend. While some stores currently remain open on the Spit, more “Closed for the season” signs are appearing in window fronts. “Numerous businesses... Read more
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School announcements
An increase in COVID-19 positive cases in the Homer area has prompted Kenai Peninsula Borough School District officials to impose universal wearing of face masks at local schools. The schools affected are Paul Banks Elementary School, West Homer Elementary School, Fireweed Academy, Homer Middle School, Homer Flex School and Homer High School. The mask order remains in place through Sept. 21, when it will be reevaluated. Read more