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Fairbanks flight opens unmanned aircraft test site
A small and unassuming unmanned aircraft made a short flight Monday in Fairbanks that signified a big step…
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First LNG ship since 2012 arrives at Nikiski plant
The first liquefied natural gas tanker arrived Friday morning at the ConocoPhillips LNG plant at Nikiski, following the…
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First cruise ship arrives Wednesday
The first cruise ship of the season, the M/V Silver Shadow, arrives about 8 a.m. Wednesday at the…
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Alaska Business Week registration now open; students invited to apply
Registration for Alaska Business Week, which will run July 27-Aug. 2, is open. The application deadline is May…
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Watchdog to review EPA’s handling of Pebble mine study
JUNEAU — A watchdog plans to review the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s handling of a report on the…
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HEA debuts Nikiski energy facility
“It’s humming!” Rick Roeske, shouted over the deep vibrations emitting from the maze of whirring turbines and endless…
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Skagway dock floats again
The sunken ferry dock in Skagway has its head back above water. Western Marine Construction Inc., a Juneau-based…
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Homer DMV reduces hours temporarily
Following the loss of both employees at the Homer Division of Motor Vehicles office, the office at 3798…
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For sale: Landmark urethane igloo on Parks Highway on way to Denali
ANCHORAGE — The embodiment of an Alaska cliche is for sale. The massive urethane igloo that’s a must-stop…
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Kenai council considers property tax increase
KENAI — The rising cost of health-care premiums for city employees has the city of Kenai grappling with…
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Federal agency cites Kenai company for radiation exposure violations
The Kenai branch of Acuren USA has suspended operations after the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission found high…
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Homer News wins 13 awards in Alaska Press Club contest
The Homer News took home 13 Alaska Press Club awards last Saturday at the statewide media organization’s annual…
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Homer News writer also wins award for service
Homer News staff writer Michael Armstrong, also a science fiction writer, has been honored for his service to…