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Unions protest change in Alaska oil tanker escort contract
ANCHORAGE — Two maritime unions with 250 Alaska jobs at stake have begun a campaign to stop the…
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Swan Market glides into area of need
Started by local couple Wendy Swan-Salam and Abdulai Salam, The Swan Market provides opportunities for community vendors to…
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LEGISLATURE IN BRIEF
JUNEAU (AP) — The Alaska Senate has passed legislation aimed at helping stabilize an individual health insurance market…
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Local growers keep it fresh and affordable
I used to work in a small South American country for Peace Corps. I worked with a group…
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Lawmakers keep oil tax loophole
The Alaska Legislature has approved a cut to oil and gas drilling subsidies that promises millions in savings…
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Pratt Museum director resigns for family reasons
The Pratt Museum announced on Tuesday that executive director Diane Converse has resigned to focus on family obligations.…
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Haven House hires new director
The South Peninsula Haven House Board of Directors announced last Monday that it has named Melissa (Missi) White…
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New doctor specializes in women’s health
South Peninsula Hospital and Homer Medical Center announce the full-time obstetrics and gynecology practice of Katie Ostrom, M.D. …
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Murkowski holds field hearing to discuss conflicts on Kenai Peninsula
KENAI — Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, visited Kenai Tuesday to hold a field hearing for the Senate Resources…
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Farmers Market 80 different plants, veggies on opening day
By KYRA WAGNER FOR THE HOMER NEWS The Homer Farmers Market was bustling on opening day. The sun…
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Panama Reds store expands gardening options in Homer
Panama Reds Indoor Gardening Supply opened in Homer in the last weeks of May, bringing soils, plant fertilizers…
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Alaska Ultimate Safaris hosts Business After Hours
This month’s Homer Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event will be hosted by Alaska Ultimate Safaris. The…
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Deedie McKenzie to head Morris Alaska newspapers
AUGUSTA, GA — Deedie McKenzie, vice president of operations for Morris Publishing Group, or MPG, has been named…