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Education funding bill passes Legislature with veto-proof margin
Education commissioner tells school districts to support governor’s policy goals or risk losing funds.
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KPEDD forum focuses on borough economy, vision for future
Where most economic indicators suggest fairly good health, housing appears to be a cause for concern, according to…
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2 dead, 1 hospitalized in Nanwalek plane crash
The crash occurred near the airport Monday afternoon.
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Tourism working group gets 2-month extension
In a 3-3 vote, the working group had earlier this month rejected a draft document with proposed recommendations.
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Update: Effort to rush compromise education bill through Legislature hits snag due to ‘drafting error’
Bill returned to Senate, which passed it 19-1, to fix error in amendment; House vote expected by Wednesday.
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Homer senior center board seeks to declare bankruptcy
The IRS last week levied $138,000 from the local nonprofit’s bank accounts.
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Pratt Museum grant funding cut off
Institute of Museum and Library Services leadership issued a notice on April 8 terminating early a federal grant…
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More than 600 gather for ‘Sustained Resistance, Makes a Difference’ rally
It was at least the third time this year the Homer community gathered to protest the Trump administration.
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Legislature upholds governor’s veto of increased school funding
The governor last week said he vetoed House Bill 69 because it didn’t include any policy changes and…
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Seward freshman wins 35th Caring for the Kenai with thermal asphalt proposal
Twelve finalists were chosen in this year’s competition.
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Spurr activity ‘declined slightly’
If an eruption were to occur, there would be noticeable indicators that may provide days to weeks of…
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Peninsula organizations awarded mental health trust grants
Three organizations, in Seldovia, Seward and Soldotna, recently received funding from the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority.
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Assembly kills resolution asking for option to cap property tax increases
Alaska municipalities are required by state statute to assess all properties at their full and true value.