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Knutson hired as visitor center, events manager
The Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center has hired Jan Knutson as its new visitor center manager…
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Bering Sea halibut bycatch cut leaves both sides unhappy
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council voted 6-3 on Sunday afternoon in Sitka to cut by 25 percent…
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Alaska Air traffic up, but on-time performance down
Alaska Airlines grew its reach again in May, but also watched its on-time performance continue to slip. The…
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Small business, health care sectors steady for state banks
It’s steady as she goes for the first quarter of 2015 at Alaska’s financial institutions, with consistent gains…
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Former employee takes over helm at Wagon Wheel
Longtime Homer gardener Steven Veldstra is the new owner of the Wagon Wheel at 1506 Ocean Drive. Veldstra,…
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Alaska’s spuds not immune from lawmakers
The future of Alaska’s certified seed potato production is up in the air following this year’s legislative session.…
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School meals will reflect budget cuts
The effects of state funding cuts will crop up in student meals across the Kenai Peninsula during the…
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Alaskans weigh in on what’s important, how to pay for it
FAIRBANKS — State services like the pioneers’ homes, the aerospace corporation and the agriculture division are among Alaska’s…
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State unemployment at 6.7 percent in April
Alaska’s seasonally adjusted employment rate nudged up 0.2 points in April to 6.7 percent. The national rate was…
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Premera, Moda seek insurance rate hikes
ANCHORAGE — A health insurer is asking state regulators for a second large rate increase for its Affordable…
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Permanent Fund Corp. chief executive resigns
ANCHORAGE — The head of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. has resigned because of undisclosed health concerns. The…
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Rasmuson Foundation Distinguished Artist recognition awarded to former UAA prof
Anchorage artist Garry Kaulitz has been named the 2015 Rasmuson Foundation Distinguished Artist. The $40,000 award, an- nounced…
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Local agricultural support sees cuts as done deal
Agriculture support programs on the Kenai Peninsula will soon be feeling the effects of statewide budget cuts. The…