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Alaska House approves $11.5 billion budget, sends it to Senate
With a 21-19 vote on Monday afternoon, the Alaska House of Representatives approved a $11.5 billion state operating…
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Gov. Bill Walker signs ‘fast-track’ budget bill to avert shutdown of ferries, Medicaid
Gov. Bill Walker averted an impending shutdown of the Alaska Marine Highway System and the state’s Medicaid health…
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Soldotna to consider banning plastic bags
Soldotna may see an influx of reusable grocery totes this November, with the introduction of a new ordinance…
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Aspen Hotel project still on track
Update: A Kachemak Group Real Estate representative confirmed Thursday, March 29 that the sale of the property earmarked…
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Conflict sparks over Walker’s fish board appointment
Sportfishing groups are raising a hue and cry about Gov. Bill Walker’s proposed appointee to the Board of…
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Land’s End employees win hospitality industry awards
Staff at Land’s End Resort won six awards at the Alaska Hotel &Lodging Association’s 20th annual “Stars of…
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HEA customers will see about $2 average monthly price decrease
Homer Electric Association, Inc. (HEA) members will see a slight decrease in their monthly bills beginning April 1.…
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SPH holds open house for new surgery rooms
South Peninsula Hospital hosts the Homer Chamber of Commerce “Business After Hours” from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, March 15.…
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Ninilchik launches Homer-Kenai bus service
Western Kenai Peninsula residents can now get to Homer, Kenai or Ninilchik by shuttle, courtesy of the Ninilchik…
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Board of Fish to meet on peninsula in 2020
Central Kenai Peninsula fishermen will get to stay at home for the 2020 Board of Fisheries meeting. For…
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Lawmakers look at potential problem with chemicals on utility poles
Leglislators are debating a bill to exempt utilities from legal liability for chemicals used to treat wooden poles,…
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Legislature passes insurance bill amid warnings of higher costs for the elderly, poor
The Alaska Legislature has approved a measure that minority Senate Democrats say will result in higher auto insurance…
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Homer Medical Clinic expansion complete
Homer Medical Center recently expanded its primary care clinic, South Peninsula Hospital announced in a press release this…