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Clarion gets new publisher

Vitto Kleinschmidt has been named publisher of the Peninsula Clarion in Kenai, succeeding Stan Pitlo, veteran newspaperman who…

The research vessel Sikuliaq is seen at Sturgeon Bay in Wisconsin on June 6 before it begins its voyage to the Pacific Ocean and an eventual homeport in Seward. The $200 million vessel, to be operated by the University of Alaska Fairbanks, will conduct its first research project this fall off the coast of Honolulu.

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New vessel readies for arctic research

ANCHORAGE — Next summer, there’ll be a new ship docking in Dutch Harbor and Nome on its way…

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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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North Dakota marks oil milestone

WILLISTON, N.D.  — North Dakota has joined the ranks of the few places in the world that produce…

Homer Stage Line offers passenger service from Homer to Anchorage and Seward.-Photo by Shannon Reid

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Stage Line offers option for travelers

The Homer Stage Line works to offer timely and affordable freight and passenger transportation prices, and guarantees the…

Farmers Market

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Farmers Market

Despite the fact that we are proud to have absolutely no fish farming allowed in Alaska, we also…

Seward Community Development Director Ron Long discusses the city’s plans for the Seward Marine Industrial Center across Resurrection Bay from its population center in front of a photo of the shipyard and surrounding area.

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Breakwater next step in Seward’s plans for marine industrial center

The city of Seward is ready to jumpstart development that has been decades in the making. When Gov.…

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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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KHLT to host chamber’s Business After Hours event

The Kachemak Heritage Land Trust will host this month’s Homer Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event from…

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Marketing council encourages bed tax for Kenai Peninsula

A Kenai Peninsula Borough-wide bed tax may be headed to the October municipal election ballot. But first the…

Kathy Hedges has been hired as manager of the Friendship Center.-Photo by McKibben Jackinsky, Homer News

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Homer Senior Citizens redesigns operations

There are changes afoot at Homer Senior Citizens Inc. “We’re redesigning the whole kit and kaboodle,” said Executive…

A standing-room-only crowd applauds June 12 as Kenaitze Indian Tribe Executive Director Jaylene Peterson-Nyren makes opening remarks during the first day of a three-day grand opening ceremony for the Dena’ina Wellness Center located in Old Town Kenai.-Photo by M. Scott Moon, Kenaitze Indian Tribe

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Kenaitze Indian Tribe celebrates opening of Dena’ina Wellness Center

Isis Fischer wanted to dance. She squatted, stamped her feet and arched her back, and stared at Rolly…