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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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Six Native corporations fight oil tax referendum
ANCHORAGE — Six Alaska Native corporations have pledged at least $500,000 to fight efforts to repeal the state’s…
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Low king salmon numbers forecast in western Alaska
NOME (AP) — Western Alaska fishermen hoping for improved king salmon runs in 2014 will be disappointed again,…
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North Slope drilling reaches record level during past winter
A record number of drill rigs were at work on the North Slope this winter. According to weekly…
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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…
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River turbine to be tested at rural Alaska village
A company that hopes to build underwater river turbines as a clean power alternative to diesel in Alaska…
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21,000-plus pounds of electronic waste kept out of landfills
In April, dozens of local citizens, businesses, non-profits and government agencies came together to participate in the Ninth…
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When visitors ask if they should buy derby ticket, tell them this sad story
Greetings from the Homer Chamber of Commerce. In May, we kicked off the 28th annual Jackpot Halibut Derby…
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Farmers Market
The night before the last Market the wind howled and even snow fell, an abrupt reminder that this…
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Adverse ruling in CIRI dispute pushes Buccaneer into May bankruptcy filing
Buccaneer Energy, an independent Cook Inlet explorer with high hopes but skimpy resources, saw those hopes come crashing…
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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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Foodie’s paradise Number, diversity of Homer’s eateries mean there’s a dish for whatever you’re craving
For a small town, Homer has a big reputation for its lively arts community, its bustling fishing industry…
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Farmers Market
The Market season has started. Last weekend was a flurry of activity, great warm weather (the smoke even…