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Homer couple taps trees, turning sap into flavorful syrup
The end of winter in Homer marked the beginning of a short but sweet season for Homer residents…
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Smaller salmon harvests predicted statewide
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has released statewide forecasts for salmon, and 2016 promises fewer fish…
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Lawmakers rewrite fisheries tax bill
JUNEAU — A House fisheries committee advanced a rewrite of Gov. Bill Walker’s fisheries tax bill on Tuesday,…
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Analysis finds buying Anchorage LIO close to cost of moving offices
An independent review of the Legislative Council’s options to deal with the Anchorage Legislative Information Office building found…
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Bills propose increased local contributions to pension plans
JUNEAU— Bills calling for increased local contributions to two state pension programs and an overhaul of a community…
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State bond package unlikely
With little appetite from legislators for a general obligation bond package, bare bones capital budgets the next couple…
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Enstar, Furie seal gas deal through April ’21
Enstar Natural Gas Co. appears to have locked up 90 percent of its gas supply needs into 2021…
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Cultivation licenses lead pot applications
ANCHORAGE — The first batch of marijuana business license applications is available to the public, and so far…
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Bills propose adding legislators to gas line board
JUNEAU — Two Republican lawmakers want to add legislative oversight to the board of an organization that plays…
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Telemedicine provides rural patients broader medical care network
At a distance of 220 miles and a 40-minute flight from South Peninsula Hospital to Anchorage, the time…
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Special legislative session on budget may be called
JUNEAU — Alaska Gov. Bill Walker said he is willing to call the Legislature into a special session…
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More bad news for state’s finances
Not surprisingly, Alaska’s fiscal picture got worse with the March 21 release of the 2016 Spring Revenue Forecast.…
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Soldotna hospital hopes to upgrade imaging equipment
Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna is looking to update its imaging capabilities with some new equipment if the…