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Pipeline may come to Ladd Landing; coal terminal won’t

After its May decision to stop seeking permits, Delaware-based PacRim Coal is giving up what had been a…

On Friday, July 14, the Alaska Marijuana Control Board voted to approve a proposal for public comment that would allow on-site consumption of cannabis at retail establishments. The public will be able to weigh in for 60 days before the board takes it up for amendment or final action at its next meeting in September. (Photo/File/AJOC)

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Board makes call about on-site cannabis consumption

A proposal that would allow on-site consumption of marijuana will go out for public comment after the Alaska…

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Assembly introduced bed tax ordinance

Voters may get to decide whether Kenai Peninsula Borough hotels and bed-and-breakfasts should have to charge a bed…

Open since 1991, the Bradley Lake hydropower plant 30 miles east of Homer supplies the cheapest energy on the Railbelt at about 4 cents per kilowatt hour. Utilities are in favor of an expansion, but the board of directors for the Alaska Energy Authority are a bit skeptical. (Photo/Alaska Energy Authority)

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Utililites pitch expansion at Bradley Lake hydroplant

Railbelt utility leaders want the Alaska Energy Authority to approve a $46.4 million expansion of the Bradley Lake…

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Fresh food inspires regional cuisine

A little over a year ago I took a trip to visit a friend in Japan. The culture…

Speakman is new chamber director

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Speakman is new chamber director

Debbie Speakman has accepted the position of Executive Director for the Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center.…

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ACPE Cuts Refi Rates for Alaskans Repaying Student Loans

The Alaska Commission on Post Secondary Education offers student loan refinancing at 4.95 percent. Qualifying borrowers can use…

Speakman is new chamber director

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Speakman is new chamber director

Debbie Speakman has accepted the position of Executive Director for the Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center.…

Alaska Gov. Bill Walker speaks during a news conference July 10, 2017, in Anchorage alongside Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott. (Photo/Elwood Brehmer/AJOC)

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New year, same stalemate

It might be the peak of summer, but it feels a lot more like Groundhog Day in Alaska…

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Coast Guard seeks comments on CIRCAC recertification

The U.S. Coast Guard seeks comments on recertification of the Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council. CIRCAC has…

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Peninsula food hub expands to Anchorage

The Kenai Peninsula Food Hub is expanding its reach to Anchorage with a weekly pickup in Spenard. The…

To change and how? — question facing Homer’s small businesses

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To change and how? — question facing Homer’s small businesses

When Will Files sold Tech Connect to Craig and Gayle Forrest in 1997, it was because things were…

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Peonies poppin’ on Pioneer

It’s July and the peonies on Pioneer Avenue are popping. Did you see those huge crimson buds on…