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State role in gas pipeline, LNG plant will require cash

Partnering with industry on a major gas pipeline and natural gas liquefaction plant will expose the state to…

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Dems unveil new oil tax plan

Minority Democrats in the Legislature unveiled their vision of an oil tax system should voters this summer roll…

Kaylee Alward is busy at work in South Peninsula Hospital’s kitchen.-Photo by McKibben Jackinsky, Homer News

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High school, hospital partner for work training, life lessons

A bright afternoon winter sun comes through the large windows in South Peninsula Hospital’s cafeteria. An equally bright…

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Appointments raise questions

JUNEAU — Gov. Sean Parnell has appointed two former oil industry employees to the board that sets the…

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Alaska rental laws could change under GOP bill

JUNEAU — A North Pole Republican is trying to change the Alaska Landlord and Tenant Act for the…

NOAA lowers bycatch limits

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NOAA lowers bycatch limits

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has announced plans to lower the bycatch limits for halibut in the Gulf…

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$9.1 billion operating budget proposed

JUNEAU — The House Finance Committee on Monday proposed a $9.1 billion state operating budget, about $1.3 billion…

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Kito confirmed for Juneau House seat

JUNEAU (AP) — House Democrats have confirmed Sam Kito III as the newest member of the state Legislature.…

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Austerman seeks audit on ferry repairs

JUNEAU (AP) — A Kodiak lawmaker has requested an audit on the handling of repairs on the ferry…

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Record harvest of pinks creating market glut

JUNEAU (AP) — State officials say Alaska’s record pink salmon harvest in 2013 could create a market glut…

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Nomination period open for seats on HEA board

Homer Electric Association is accepting nominations from members interested in running for a seat on the cooperative’s board…

The Endeavour-Spirit of Independence jack-up rig drills at the Cosmopolitan site in August of 2013.-Homer News file photo

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Energy players in Cook Inlet expect progress to continue

Oil and gas companies have been making waves with developments in Cook Inlet and the Kenai Peninsula during…

Visitors check out  the Neverland area of Second Star during a tour of the house at the Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center’s After Hours event on Feb. 20.   -Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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Chamber holds After Hours event in luxury event hotel

Locals last Thursday got an inside view of the big mansion on Kachemak Drive near Northern Enterprises Boat…