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Report: Oil and gas industry needs 7,500 trained workers
Alaska needs 7,500 trained, highly skilled oil and gas workers to meet industry demand by 2018, according to…
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Lawsuit over school funds heads to court
JUNEAU — A borough that sued the state over public school funding says municipalities are “coerced” into contributing…
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State labor market tightens up
If you’re out for dinner in a restaurant this summer, you may find the wait-time for your meal…
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Vote ‘yes’ on Proposition 1
The legislative session is over, and things aren’t looking good for Alaska’s budget. After passing the Oil Giveaway…
Opinion
Report details commercial fish industry’s value to U.S.
Many Alaskans know the commercial seafood industry is an economic powerhouse, and the largest private employer in the…
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Court hears oral arguments on setnet-ban initiative
ANCHORAGE — The Alaska Fisheries Conservation Alliance and the State of Alaska each made their case to an…
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Resolution pending for CIRI, Buccaneer gas dispute
A dispute between Buccaneer Energy, Cook Inlet Region Inc. and the state of Alaska over natural gas royalties…
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Book advertising divides council; mayor votes to spend the money
In a 3-3 tie broken by Mayor Beth Wythe, the Homer City Council at its regular meeting Monday…
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Appeal of setnet ban initiative to be heard Tuesday in Anchorage
ANCHORAGE — Oral argument in the Alaska Fisheries Conservation Alliance appeal of Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell’s decision to…
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Senate panel supports alcohol ‘no sell’ list
ANCHORAGE (AP) — The state Senate Finance Committee has backed a $5 million proposal that includes establishing a…
Community
State Trooper Reports
March 26 Alaska State Troopers cited a 32-year-old Anchor Point man for driving with a license canceled, suspended,…
News
House panel hears from fish board nominees
The House Fisheries Committee held a short hearing on Gov. Sean Parnell’s appointees to the Board of Fisheries…
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Maritime refuge hires environmental educator
Kendra Bush-St. Louis has started work as the new environmental educator for the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge,…