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HEA rates likely to go up

Homer Electric Association expects to implement a rate increase beginning Jan. 1, 2014. HEA will submit a filing…

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Northern Dynasty to press on at Pebble

The Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. CEO says the company is continuing its efforts to develop the giant Pebble…

The Alaska Board of Fisheries has an open regulatory process, with all members of the public allowed to submit proposals for management to be considered by the seven-member board. Each state waters fishery is considered once every three years, with occasional issues taken up sooner if the board chooses. Here, Chairman Karl Johnstone presides over the Pacific cod meeting held this past October in Anchorage. The longest meeting is for Upper Cook Inlet, which takes two weeks and will begin in late January 2014. -Photo by Michael Dinneen, Morris News Service - Alaska

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Alaska salmon management: A unique process for a unique state

Editor’s note: This is the fifth in the Morris Communications series “The case for conserving the Kenai king…

Strong run of sockeye forecast for 2014

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Strong run of sockeye forecast for 2014

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is expecting another solid sockeye salmon run in Upper Cook Inlet…

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State finalizes new oil tax regulations

JUNEAU — The state has finalized rules to help determine what oil qualifies for special tax breaks under…

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Nikolaevsk water system earns honor

When it comes to outstanding water systems, Nikolaevsk has it. Actually, it has the best in the state…

What’s become of the Yukon kings?

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What’s become of the Yukon kings?

Editor’s note: This is the fourth in the Morris Communications series, “The case for conserving Kenai king salmon.”…

Fishing group finds common ground among different users

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Fishing group finds common ground among different users

The Alaska Salmon Alliance, a group that was formed by Cook Inlet processors to promote science-based fishery management…

Mike Warburton aimed for a cannery look in the remodel of the building at the corner of the Sterling Highway and Crittendon Drive. -Photo by McKibben Jackinsky, Homer News

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Ocean Shores opens doors on ‘Cannery’

After months of planning and construction, Mike Warburton, owner of Ocean Shores Motel, is inviting the public to…

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Raffle drawing Dec. 10

The drawing for the Homer Chamber of Commerce 2013 Car and ATV Raffle has been changed to 6…

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Seldovia awarded grant for water storage, treatment

The U.S. Department of Agriculture-Rural Development has awarded a $4,179,525 grant for construction of a water storage tank…

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Realtors planning annual Christmas party for Dec. 7

The 21st annual Kachemak Board of Realtors’ Christmas party will be at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at Wasabi’s.…

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Rediske now certified in women’s health physical therapy services

Sallie Rediske of Homer Physical Therapy is Alaska’s first member of an elite group of physical therapists in…