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Voting language trial begins
ANCHORAGE (AP) — A judge in Anchorage is conducting a trial in a voting rights lawsuit filed by…
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Voting ‘no on one’ will do much to help state’s business climate
As every business person knows, Alaska can be a tough place to do business. Much of what makes…
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Bering Straits Native Corp. examining potential for new arctic port facilities
The prospect of new port facilities in Western Alaska will rely heavily on arctic oil and gas development,…
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It’s time for Alaskans to be responsible owners
Why I am against SB 21 and believe we need to repeal the “giveaway” this August 19th: I…
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‘Vote yes’ rally draws big show of support
If weather can predict election outcomes, Saturday’s sunshine bodes well for Ballot Measure 1, which seeks to repeal…
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Tentative deal reached on ferry union contract
JUNEAU (AP) — The state announced Monday that it had reached tentative agreement on a new, three-year contract…
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UFA names new officers, exec committee members
The United Fishermen of Alaska, the largest statewide commercial fishing industry trade association representing 36 member organizations, announces…
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Local authors produce enough new works to fill a bookshelf
No doubt, southern Kenai Peninsula writers have been hard at work. The list of recently published books includes…
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Plan addresses workforce needs of maritime industry
With our massive land endowment and bragging rights as the largest state in the nation, it’s easy to…
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‘March for Alaska’ set for Saturday; elder statesman Vic Fischer to speak
A nonpartisan group of Homer people have organized a “March for Alaska” event on Saturday, June 14. Our group…
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First Friday Events
Art Shop Gallery 202 W. Pioneer Avenue Throw a Little Party, new pottery by Libby Berezin 5-7:30 p.m.,…
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Vote yes supporters plan Homer event
Vic Fischer, a territorial legislator, delegate to Alaska’s constitutional convention and state senator, will speak about the “owner…
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Work under way to connect Arctic
Several northern communities should see more vessel traffic and infrastructure work this summer as construction of a new…