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Home sales, prices throughout Alaska show increase in 2012

On the whole, Alaska’s housing market remained stable in 2012, but energy costs and government regulations cloud the…

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Democrats make oil tax pitch for increasing production

JUNEAU — Minority Democrats in the Alaska House and Senate on Monday introduced their own plan for increasing…

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Alyeska looks at new ways to keep TAPS oil flowing

Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. is looking at ways to keep oil flowing through the trans-Alaska pipeline system as…

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Chamber hosts ‘Tech Talk’

There will be a “Tech Talk” with Ryan Ridge of Design-PT at noon Feb. 19 at the Homer…

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Hilcorp starts operation of $375 million worth of Marathon assets in Cook Inlet

After the close of a recent business deal, an oil and gas company has gained control of about…

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State seeks to address rising health care costs

JUNEAU — State officials are looking at ways to lower the growth of Alaska’s health care costs, including…

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Murkowski unveils energy plan

ANCHORAGE — A national energy plan should seek to lower harmful greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate warming,…

A sign in front of the River Terrace RV Park in Soldotna is reflected in an office window. The RV park is participating in the city's storefront improvement grant program.

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Soldotna helps businesses spruce up their storefronts

The city of Soldotna approached local business owner Gary Hinkle with a proposal. It requested Hinkle improve the…

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State officials: Inlet has gas

JUNEAU — Cook Inlet may have plenty of natural gas for years to come, Alaska officials are telling…

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Lawmakers examine Cook Inlet gas supplies

Issues with Cook Inlet gas production and looming shortages predicted by utilities received top billing in the opening…

The new chef at Beluga Bar and Grill, Robert Isaly, is looking forward to marrying Beluga’s existing menu, known for its steak and burgers, with “fresh, local products from the sea and land.”-Photo by McKibben Jackinsky, Homer News

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New chef at Beluga Bar and Grill trades Arizona desert for Homer flavors

While some winter-weary locals think of warmer climates this time of year — the desert sun in Arizona…

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International speaker to lead workshops in Homer on Feb. 7

An international business speaker with a background of professional success in broadcasting and business association management will be…

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Recent decision could set in motion Augustine Island geothermal energy

By Brian Smith Morris News Service – Alaska A recently released document has given the thumbs up for…