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Apache gets permit, but not one needed to restart Ninilchik work

In September, work by Apache in the Ninilchik area came to a sudden “pause” when the oil and…

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Maritime Helicopters celebrates 40 yearsMaritime Helicopters Inc. celebrates 40 years of service in Alaska this year. Started by…

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Parnell proposes changes to how lease sales approved

JUNEAU — Gov. Sean Parnell is proposing changing how the Department of Natural Resources approves oil and gas…

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Apache’s Hendrix speaks of frustrating permitting delays, inlet beluga lawsuit

John Hendrix, Apache Alaska general manager, told a crowd of energy industry representatives Friday he was frustrated by…

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Cruise ship bill on wayto governor

JUNEAU, — A bill that would change how Alaska regulates cruise ship wastewater is on its way to…

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Independents offer mixed review of oil tax changes

JUNEAU — Independent oil companies offered a mixed assessment Monday of Gov. Sean Parnell’s proposed oil tax overhaul,…

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Independents offer mixed review of oil tax changes

JUNEAU — Independent oil companies offered a mixed assessment Monday of Gov. Sean Parnell’s proposed oil tax overhaul,…

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Parnell proposes changes to how lease sales approved

JUNEAU — Gov. Sean Parnell is proposing changing how the Department of Natural Resources approves oil and gas…

The F/V Independence passes the M/V Kennicott last month during the Industry Outlook Forum as the ships round Land's End Resort on the Homer Spit. According to state surveys, the number of visitors coming to Alaska by the Alaska Highway and state ferries has declined since a peak of 109,000 in 2004 to 69,000 last year.                           -Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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Tourism on rebound from 2009 low

After a decline in tourist visits in 2009 and 2010, Alaska has seen a general increase in overall…

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Recorder’s office closed from Feb. 18-March 4

The Homer Recorder’s Office will be temporarily closed for scheduled leave beginning Feb. 18. The office will reopen…

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Company explores wave energy power at Yakutat

JUNEAU (AP) — The community of Yakutat is trying to turn ocean waves into a source of renewable…

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Alaska USA members raise nearly $50,000 in food drive

Alaska USA Federal Credit Union members contributed nearly $50,000 to support community food banks during the annual Cash…

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Shell to move its Arctic drill rigs to Asia for repairs

Shell broke its weeks-long silence on the status of its two Arctic drill rigs Feb. 11. The Kulluk…