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Fairbanks flight opens unmanned aircraft test site

A small and unassuming unmanned aircraft made a short flight Monday in Fairbanks that signified a big step…

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First LNG ship since 2012 arrives at Nikiski plant

The first liquefied natural gas tanker arrived Friday morning at the ConocoPhillips LNG plant at Nikiski, following the…

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First cruise ship arrives Wednesday

The first cruise ship of the season, the M/V Silver Shadow, arrives about 8 a.m. Wednesday at the…

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Alaska Business Week registration now open; students invited to apply

Registration for Alaska Business Week, which will run July 27-Aug. 2, is open. The application deadline is May…

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Watchdog to review EPA’s handling of Pebble mine study

JUNEAU — A watchdog plans to review the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s handling of a report on the…

Brad Janorschke, center, general manager of Homer Electric Association, is flanked by HEA Board President Dick Waisanen, right, and HEA Board Vice President Bill Fry of Homer as they prepare to cut the ribbon at the dedication ceremony for the Nikiski Generation Plant May 1. Joining them are community members present for the dedication.- Melissa Carlin, HEA

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HEA debuts Nikiski energy facility

“It’s humming!” Rick Roeske, shouted over the deep vibrations emitting from the maze of whirring turbines and endless…

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Skagway dock floats again

The sunken ferry dock in Skagway has its head back above water. Western Marine Construction Inc., a Juneau-based…

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Homer DMV reduces hours temporarily

Following the loss of both employees at the Homer Division of Motor Vehicles office, the office at 3798…

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For sale: Landmark urethane igloo on Parks Highway on way to Denali

ANCHORAGE — The embodiment of an Alaska cliche is for sale. The massive urethane igloo that’s a must-stop…

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Kenai council considers property tax increase

KENAI — The rising cost of health-care premiums for city employees has the city of Kenai grappling with…

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Federal agency cites Kenai company for radiation exposure violations

The Kenai branch of Acuren USA has suspended operations after the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission found high…

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Homer News wins 13 awards in Alaska Press Club contest

The Homer News took home 13 Alaska Press Club awards last Saturday at the statewide media organization’s annual…

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Homer News writer also wins award for service

Homer News staff writer Michael Armstrong, also a science fiction writer, has been honored for his service to…