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Walker calls for bold action in State of State speech

JUNEAU — Gov. Bill Walker called for bold action and for Alaskans to pull together as the state…

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AmericasCuisine hosts Business After Hours

AmericasCuisine will host this month’s Homer Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event.  It takes place from 5:30-7…

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Amid budget gloom, analyst gives reason for fiscal optimism

JUNEAU — If you factor in the sizes of their respective budgets, Alaska’s $50 billion Permanent Fund leaves…

John Tichotsky, chief economist, left, and Randall Hoffbeck, Commissioner for the Department of Revenue, give a revenue forecast presentation to the Senate Finance Committee on Monday.-Photo by Michael Penn, Morris News Service - Alaska

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Economist: Volatility new normal

JUNEAU — While Alaskans hope for a rebound in oil prices, the state’s top revenue economist warned the…

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Business in Brief

Wells Fargo announces new Homer business relationship manager  Wells Fargo has named Jess Sarsfield as a business relationship…

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HEA scheduled to raise rates beginning Feb. 1

Rates paid by Homer Electric Association users will rise by 3.25 percent beginning Feb. 1. The Alaska Regulatory…

South Peninsula Hospital employee Donna Glover is honored during a retirement celebration in her honor Jan. 12. She received a bouquet of roses and a trophy recognizing her 35 years of service. Other gifts included a six-year subscription to the Homer News.  -Photo provided

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Hospital employee retires after 35 years of service

A South Peninsula Hospital employee has retired after 35 years of service.  Donna Glover began her career at…

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Alaska USA recognized for its community loan program

Alaska USA Federal Credit Union has been recognized as a leading lending institution for the U.S. Small Business…

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Alaska Legislature opens its regular session

JUNEAU — On Tuesday afternoon, Rep. Matt Claman, D-Anchorage, and Rep. Lance Pruitt, R-Anchorage, climbed the steps of…

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Alaska Legislature opens its regular session

JUNEAU — On Tuesday afternoon, Rep. Matt Claman, D-Anchorage, and Rep. Lance Pruitt, R-Anchorage, climbed the steps of…

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Beluga concerns arise for Cook Inlet oil leasing

With the annual lease sale approaching and the Alaska LNG Project proposed to enter Cook Inlet, some groups…

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Cook Inlet might have more oil

Cook Inlet may have more oil and gas to give, but developing it could present a challenge. Though…

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High court may scrap mandatory public union fees

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court appears ready to deliver a major setback to American unions as it considers…