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Homer’s Best Bets
What with graduation, climate change and the state budget, there’s been a lot of talk about the future.…
News
State unemployment at 6.7 percent in April
Alaska’s seasonally adjusted employment rate nudged up 0.2 points in April to 6.7 percent. The national rate was…
News
Premera, Moda seek insurance rate hikes
ANCHORAGE — A health insurer is asking state regulators for a second large rate increase for its Affordable…
Community
First Friday events
Art Shop Gallery 202 W. Pioneer Ave. New work by Ed Tussey 5-7:30 p.m., First Friday Opening Reception…
News
Permanent Fund Corp. chief executive resigns
ANCHORAGE — The head of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. has resigned because of undisclosed health concerns. The…
News
Rasmuson Foundation Distinguished Artist recognition awarded to former UAA prof
Anchorage artist Garry Kaulitz has been named the 2015 Rasmuson Foundation Distinguished Artist. The $40,000 award, an- nounced…
News
Local agricultural support sees cuts as done deal
Agriculture support programs on the Kenai Peninsula will soon be feeling the effects of statewide budget cuts. The…
News
State prepares layoff notices
JUNEAU — Nearly 10,000 state employees were set to receive layoff notices as the legislative impasse over a…
News
Saving lives by saving time
New “telemedicine” technology going onto area ambulances transmits patients’ vital signs from the ambulance to the hospital’s computer…
Community
Community, creativity catalysts of conference
Creative writing is a solitary and intense endeavor, so it is important for writers to find kindred spirits…
News
Dr. Trombley brings concierge medical practice to Anchorage
Dr. Dale Trombley, like a growing number of doctors, has found a way to cut his costs while…
News
Numbers look promising, but salmon managers still uncertain about run strength
A strong, early pulse of king salmon on southern and central Kenai Peninsula streams has runs off to…
Outdoors & Recreation
Seabird fishing frenzies signal some good fishing
Before we get rolling, I’d like to take a step back to last Thursday when I took a…