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Farmers Market: When early farmer turns 90, it’s time to party
They waited until they saw him. They knew he would be coming to the Market, of course. They…
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Salmon initiative would criss-cross state jurisdictions, officials say
Beyond just the cost and politics of Ballot Measure 1, state administrators have expressed concern about who would…
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Alaska Permanent Fund continues to beat market, but returns drop slightly from last year
The investment managers at the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation have once again beaten the market.
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Federal council names 5 commercial fishermen to committee
A committee of five fishermen, four of whom live on the Kenai Peninsula, will help provide advice to…
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Farmers Market: Everything’s coming in at the Market
It’s all coming in. We now have cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli at the Homer Farmers Market regularly. Carrots,…
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Job losses appear to be slowing across state
Alaska’s unemployment rate improved slightly in June, but detailed statistics show job losses continuing.
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Borough denies Anchor Point gravel, approves two others
With the Kenai Peninsula Borough postponing efforts to rewrite its rules on the contentious subject of gravel pits,…
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New physician and medical director joins SPH medical staff
South Peninsula Hospital is getting ready to welcome a new medical director into its midst.
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Farmers Market: Market produce inspires local chefs
A meal can be quick, rushed and solo. Think of that experience of a hurried grab at a…
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Fish board denies emergency petition on hatchery permit
The Board of Fisheries declined to take up an emergency petition related to hatchery pink salmon production in…
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Cannabis ad complicates delivery of small Alaska newspaper
JUNEAU — A small Alaska newspaper is scrambling to distribute papers after the U.S. Postal Service raised questions…