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    Dunleavy eyes repeal of alcohol, pot boards
    Dunleavy eyes repeal of alcohol, pot boards
    By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press • February 20, 2019 1:30 am

    JUNEAU — Gov. Mike Dunleavy wants to repeal the boards tasked with regulating alcohol and marijuana in Alaska, according to…

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    Marijuana industry testifies against governor’s control board nominee
    Marijuana industry testifies against governor’s control board nominee
    By Mollie Barnes • February 13, 2019 5:15 pm

    “There’s this undercurrent of trying to push back the marijuana industry.”

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    The Alaska State Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
    No-bid contract for psychiatric institute raises questions
    By Kevin Baird Juneau Empire • February 13, 2019 4:10 pm

    A previous report advised against privatizing the institute.

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    Mayor Charlie Pierce speaks at a Kenai Peninsula Borough meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
    Borough Mayor Charlie Pierce casts doubt on LNG...
    By Kat Sorensen • February 13, 2019 5:30 am

    Pierce said that the mayor’s office is still looking through all the impacts to the Kenai Peninsula

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    Jeff Hayden poses at the Homer News on Feb. 12, 2019, in Homer, Alaska. Hayden has been named publisher of the Kenai Peninsula Clarion and the Homer News. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
    Hayden named publisher of Homer News, Clarion
    By Michael Armstrong • February 13, 2019 5:30 am

    Sound Publishing Inc. has appointed Jeff Hayden publisher of the Homer News and the Kenai Peninsula Clarion. Hayden started his…

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    The new Ramp 2 restrooms on the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska, as seen on Feb. 8, 2019. The restrooms opened on Feb. 2. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer New
    New Ramp 2 restrooms open
    By Michael Armstrong • February 13, 2019 5:30 am

    Well in advance of the summer tourist season, the city of Homer last week opened its latest new restrooms on…

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    US Senator questions Facebook over policies surrounding ivory sales
    US Senator questions Facebook over policies surrounding ivory...
    By Mollie Barnes • February 6, 2019 4:00 pm

    He worked with Alaska Native artists to resolve an issue with Etsy last year.

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    One of several beer label submissions sits on display Friday, Feb. 1, 2019 at a First Friday event at Grace Ridge Brewery in Homer, Alaska. The Brackish Brown ale, bottled with the winning label, was available at the event. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)
    Kachemak Bay Research Reserve unveils winning beer label
    By Megan Pacer • February 6, 2019 5:30 am

    Who says science and suds don’t mix?

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    SPH welcomes new orthopedic staff
    SPH welcomes new orthopedic staff
    By Staff report Homer News • January 23, 2019 5:30 am

    South Peninsula Hospital Orthopedics and the office of Dr. Brent Adcox welcome Dharti Patel, Physician Assistant, to its care team.

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    Carpenters with Steiner’s North Star Construction on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019 work on an addition at Land’s End Resort on the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
    Construction starts on Land’s End addition
    By Michael Armstrong • January 16, 2019 8:15 pm

    Construction has started on a $3 million, 17,500-square-foot addition at Land’s End Resort at the end of the Homer Spit….

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    Land’s End Chart Room reopens with new menu
    Land’s End Chart Room reopens with new menu
    By Michael Armstrong • January 9, 2019 11:24 am

    Land’s End Resort’s Chart Room Restaurant reopens on Wednesday, Jan. 16, the Homer Spit hotel announced in a press release…

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    Students sit on the front steps of the Alaska Capitol on April 6, 2018. (James Brooks photo | Juneau Empire)
    State minimum wage rose 5 cents on Jan....
    By Victoria Petersen • January 2, 2019 6:40 pm

    Starting Jan. 1, 2019, Alaska’s minimum wage will be raised by 5 cents, from $9.84 to $9.89.

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    <span class="neFMT neFMT_PhotoCredit">Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News</span>                                The open sign for Uncle Herb’s, Homer’s first marijuana retail store, lights up on opening day, Thursday, May 24 on Ocean Drive in Homer.
    Control board approves rules for onsite marijuana use
    By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press • December 26, 2018 9:44 pm

    JUNEAU — Alaska regulators last Thursday approved rules for onsite consumption of marijuana at specially designated shops, a significant step…

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