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Bjorkman game seizure bill received warmly in Senate committee
Of the roughly 150 animals the department takes each year, an average of between one and two are…
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Senate committee hears setnet buyback bill
The East Side of Cook Inlet Set Net Fleet Reduction Act is sponsored by Nikiski Sen. Jesse Bjorkman
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Peltola celebrates federal intervention in Albertsons, Kroger merger in legislative address
The one-term lawmaker said collaboration between stakeholders has helped produce wins for Alaska’s fisheries and the state’s economy
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Homer brewers sue state of over restrictions in alcohol law
Anchorage’s Zip Kombucha is the third plaintiff
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Area students participate in prevention and response lectures, workshops
The events come ahead of the 35th anniversary of the Exxon Valdez oil spill
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Findings from pilot setnet fishery study inconclusive
The study sought to see whether shorter nets could selectively catch sockeye salmon while allowing king salmon to…
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Council votes down short-term rentals ordinance
The Homer city council will continue conversation on housing and short term rentals
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Anchor Point post office celebrates 75 years
Community is invited to take part in anniversary activities on Friday
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Fireweed Academy students recognized for podcast in statewide contest
Two Fireweed Academy students this month won a statewide audio technology award for their work creating a podcast.
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Senate committee hears setnet buyback bill
The East Side of Cook Inlet Set Net Fleet Reduction Act is sponsored by Nikiski Sen. Jesse Bjorkman
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Bjorkman leads local campaign finance pack, reports show
The reports, due Feb. 15 for candidates running for state office in 2024, offer a glimpse at the…
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‘This state will lose us and generations of students after’
Amid education funding shortfalls, local students advocate for support
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Vance town hall focuses on education
Most community comments were related to creating a stable, permanent increase to per-student funding