City Council

The council moved to accept a federal grant for harbor infrastructure work. They also discussed a proposal to expand the number of restaurant liquor licenses in Homer and changes to zoning rules that could affect where certain businesses can operate.

Harbor expansion support and committees for a comprehensive plan were all on the table at last night’s city council meeting.

The city passed a resolution to work with consultants on a comprehensive plan along with other decisions at Monday's meeting.

The city of Homer is falling behind on completing its 2022 audit, and is facing issues with producing financial reports.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is gearing up for a three-year, multimillion-dollar investigation into potentially expanding Homer’s harbor. The process is just getting underway, but it’s not too early to be a part of the conversation.

Today is Election Day! Kenai Peninsula Borough voters will choose new city council, borough and school board representatives, on top of a slate of borough and city-wide propositions.Alex Koplin, a member of Kenai Peninsula Votes — a non-partisan organization that aims to increase local voter turnout — gives an overview of what to expect.

The city of Soldotna said it will start a review of its park reservation policies this fall, as opposition to a June Pride Month event continues to dominate public testimony at city council meetings.

Summer tourists have been the primary drivers of Homer's local economy and lodging options for decades.City officials say many local homes are only available for short-term leases, which essentially makes it impossible for people looking for longer-term affordable housing to find it.

In contrast to a heated hearing earlier in the day, Monday night’s Homer City Council meeting was relatively uneventful as new council members Joey…

The Homer City Council on Monday voted to keep Storm Hansen-Cavasos on the council, finding that claims that she was not an eligible candidate for the…