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Project GRAD students from Kachemak Selo — from left, Ksenia Reutov, Mariania Reutov and Katherine Konev — ask Joel Markis of the University of Alaska Southeast questions about the university’s fisheries technology program during last week’s College, Career and Job Fair at the Kachemak Bay Campus. The fair was a chance for students and the public at large to meet with employers, explore options for a variety of jobs and careers, and learn  more about what the University of Alaska offers in Homer as well as other UA campuses.-Photo by McKibben Jackinsky, Homer News

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Community turns out for college, career fair

The Homer College, Career and Job Fair attracted between 150-200 people last Friday, according to Kim Frost, student…

Kendra Bush-St Louis, right, has started work as the environmental educator for the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge.-Photo provided

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Maritime refuge hires environmental educator

Kendra Bush-St. Louis has started work as the new environmental educator for the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge,…

Ron Hyde, CEO of PRL Logistics Inc., stands with wife, Suzy Hyde, in front of a map that was found during the company’s renovation of a Kenai Landing cannery. Hyde expects to begin operating out of the new Kenai branch in about a month.

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Logistics firm renovates old Kenai cannery

Months of renovations and $2 million later, PRL Logistics Inc. CEO Ron Hyde said he expects to be…

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Senate Finance unveils $1.9 billion capital budget

JUNEAU — The Senate Finance Committee unveiled a $1.9 billion capital budget Monday, which co-chair Kevin Meyer said…

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Rio Tinto to give away Pebble Mine project shares

JUNEAU — A major shareholder of a company behind a contentious Alaska mine project on Monday announced it…

Kodiak seine fleet tests viability of new pollock fishery

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Kodiak seine fleet tests viability of new pollock fishery

The Kodiak seine fleet is embarking on a new fishery to test the viability of catching pollock with…

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House committee advances bill on AGDC appointments

JUNEAU — The House Rules Committee on Tuesday advanced legislation that would allow out-of-state residents to serve on…

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Alaska’s largest daily newspaper sold

ANCHORAGE — An online competitor announced plans Tuesday to buy Alaska’s largest daily newspaper. Alaska Dispatch Publishing LLC,…

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Legislative teleconferences scheduled for this week

The Homer Legislative Information Office will participate in the following two teleconferences. The Homer LIO is located at…

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Seldovia Bay Ferry announces 2014 schedule

Gearing up for its fifth season, the Seldovia Bay Ferry has announced it will begin operation May 23…

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SVT Health and Wellness assists in next phase of Affordable Care Act

During the Affordable Care Act’s enrollment period, which began Oct. 1 and ended March 31 for coverage starting…

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Union opposes legislative action on minimum wage before vote

JUNEAU (AP) — The head of the state’s largest labor union said his organization would oppose any move…

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Panel proposes more school money, pension option

JUNEAU — A House committee’s rewrite of Gov. Sean Parnell’s education bill includes additional money for schools but…