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Seeing all those plants at the Homer Farmers Market can be a real inspiration. Whether it’s the aroma…

One lane of traffic is halted at the intersection of East End Road and Kachemak Drive on Tuesday, while oncoming traffic maneuvers through road construction activities taking place between mile 3.75-12.1.-Photo by McKibben Jackinsky,  Homer News

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State road projects under way

If it’s summer, it’s roadwork season in Alaska. From widening to repaving, new culverts to new bike paths,…

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Kenai finalizes budget, raises its mill rate

After a failed attempt by Kenai City Council member Brian Gabriel to slash more than $300,000 from the…

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Judge rules for ADFG in lawsuit over 2013 salmon management

ANCHORAGE — A state judge ruled in favor of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game in the…

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Judge allows additional briefs in UCIDA lawsuit

ANCHORAGE — A federal judge ruled to allow additional information to be filed in the lawsuit regarding federal…

In this photo taken June 7 and released by BP Alaska, Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) technology using an AeroVironment Puma drone is given a pre-flight checkout in preparation for flights by BP at its Prudhoe Bay operations. -Photo provided

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FAA OKs commercial drone flights over land

WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday it has granted the first permission for commercial drone flights…

Kellen Priest, right, and Abby Leatherman, both tour brokers for Gastineau Guiding, ride electric-powered tricycles in  downtown Juneau late last month. Bob Janes invented the Access Hybrid, a trike with an assistive electric motor, meant to provide all the fun of a bicycle and all the function of a traditional mobility device. -Photo by Michael Penn, Morris News Service - Alaska

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New invention provides mobility for all abilities

JUNEAU — Adventure runs in the Janes family, so when Bob Janes found his father’s age affected his…

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I love all the booths at the Homer Farmers Market, brimming with flowers and vegetables, crafts and food. …

KBBI News Director Aaron Selbig leaves Homer at the end of this month to take a job as news reporter at Interlochen Public Radio, Interlochen, Mich.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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KBBI news director heads to Michigan; Morning Edition host appointed to job

KBBI and KDLL Public Radio News Director Aaron Selbig leaves Homer at the end of this month to…

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U.S. releases boat to China after illegal fishing

  ANCHORAGE (AP) — A 191-foot fishing boat suspected of using an illegal high seas drift net to catch…

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Health corporation begins expected layoffs

BETHEL (AP) — The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corp. has begun employee layoffs that were announced in May. KYUK says…

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Alaska USA receives top honors for loan program

Alaska USA Federal Credit Union has been selected as the 2013 504 Lender of the Year — Alaska…

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Seldovia Bay Ferry resumes operations

The Seldovia Bay Ferry resumed its fifth season of operation May 23 and will run through Tuesday, Sept.…