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Borough trims employees, travel to cut back expenses
Most departments in the borough are looking at budget cuts in the upcoming fiscal year in personnel, supplies,…
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USCG to station six fast cutters in Alaska — but none in Homer
ANCHORAGE (AP) — The Coast Guard will station six fast response cutters in Alaska communities. Coast Guard Commandant…
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Outgoing Juneau lawmaker’s idea to cut lawmakers’ pay swiftly rejected
Members of the Alaska Legislature rejected a proposed pay cut late Monday, saying they didn’t have time to…
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Growing agritourism: Farmers look to attract tourists
Farmers in Alaska are looking to tourists to help round out their profit margins. Agritourism, or farm-based tourism,…
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Result in borough invocation case could take 6 months
With the open court discussion done, the plaintiffs and the Kenai Peninsula Borough may have to wait up…
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Fight against derelict boats may cost boat owners
To help harbormasters identify and clean up derelict boats, the Alaska Legislature is considering a new fee on…
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Resolution would ask DOT to lower Cooper Landing speed limit
The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly may ask the state to drop the speed limit on part of the…
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HPD Lt. Browning gets Elks Enrique Camarena Award
Homer Elks #2127 awarded Homer Police Lt. Ryan Browning the Enrique Camarena Award, the first lodge in Alaska…
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First Homer pot shop could open in May
Uncle Herb’s, Homer’s first retail cannabis shop, could open in May in time for the start of the…
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Alaska Perfect Peony selected as American Small Business Champion
Homer flower farm Alaska Perfect Peony has been selected as one of two Alaska winners of the American…
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Alaska House votes to boost access to birth control
After three years of work, the Alaska House of Representatives on Monday voted 21-17 to approve a bill…
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Salmon habitat bill still milling in House Fisheries committee
With the Legislature closing in on the final day of its regular session, the battle over a bill…
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Homer Medical Clinic celebrates expansion
Lower Kenai Peninsula residents got a look at the newly remodelded and expanded Homer Medical Clinic last Friday,…