Fast Facts

Bank -- Three banks with ATMs, including Wells Fargo (which has a lovely mural inside), are on the Sterling Highway near Heath Street.

Hospital -- South Peninsula Hospital is at the top of Bartlett Street, off Pioneer Avenue (tel. 907/235-8101).

Internet Access -- Tech Connect Computer Sales and Services, 432 E. Pioneer Ave. (tel. 907/235-5248) offers broadband access for $5 an hour on their computers or Wi-Fi on yours. Other Wi-Fi hotspots are not hard to find, too.

Police -- For nonemergencies within the city limits, call the Homer Police Department (tel. 907/235-3150); outside the city, phone the Alaska State Troopers (tel. 907/235-8239). The police station is across Pioneer Avenue from the intersection with Heath Street.

Post Office -- Sterling Highway at Heath Street.

Taxes -- Sales tax in Homer is 6.5%. Outside the city, you pay 2%.