Essence of cosmic: The Cool Juicy Bus battle

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Essence of cosmic: The Cool Juicy Bus battle

Ever been a part of a Cosmic Shift? It’s interesting — kind of a tremor in the universe…

Nothing says summer like fresh fish, veggies

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Nothing says summer like fresh fish, veggies

What am I excited about cooking in my kitchen right now? Fresh-caught halibut and king salmon. That first-of-the-season…

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Ravn Alaska unveils its new website

 ANCHORAGE – Ravn Alaska, formerly Era Alaska, has announced the launch of a new website. The ongoing rebranding…

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State, ferry unions reach tentative agreement

JUNEAU (AP) — A state official says a tentative three-year agreement has been reached with the last of…

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Union serves notice of possible strike at Enstar

ANCHORAGE (AP) — A union representing about 150 clerical and operations workers at one of Alaska’s largest utilities…

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Land-use agreement signed for gold mine project

BETHEL (AP) — Donlin Gold and the Kuskokwim Corp. have agreed to terms on land-use rights for a…

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Parnell signs into law bill to simplify registration for older vehicles

WASILLA — Gov. Sean Parnell signed legislation June 20 aimed at simplifying vehicle registration for Alaskans with older…

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Alaska’s unemployment rate holds steady

Alaska’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady in May at 6.4 percent. Likewise, the national rate was stable…

The Endeavour jack-up rig may be put back to work later this year or spring 2015 after undergoing maintenance at Port Graham this summer. BlueCrest Energy of Fort Worth, Texas, intends to drill for oil from shore this summer and wants to use the Endeavour to drill for gas, both at the Cosmopolitan prospect near Anchor Point. The rig is show above at the Cosmo site in 2013.

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Work to resume at Cosmopolitan prospect

A drill rig likely will be starting work again later this year near Anchor Point.  BlueCrest Energy Inc.…

Farmers Market

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Farmers Market

Are you manic yet?   It’s summer in Alaska. Lots of light, things growing fast, always getting ready…

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Police identify victim of house fire

The State Medical Examiner positively identified Paul Baylink, 46, as the person killed in a Rainbow Court house…

Racing for the solstice

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Homer’s Best Bets

Recently up in Anchorage a wolf ate a small dog running loose on a hiking trail. Some people…

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Chamber to sponsor bed tax forum today

What is all this talk about a Kenai Peninsula Borough bed tax? A forum tonight, sponsored by the…