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Juneau triples tax on cigarettes
JUNEAU — The Juneau Assembly has tripled a tax on cigarettes, with the intent that people will think…
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Thurmond’s begins new chapter in Anchor Point
Thurmond’s celebrated a grand opening in Anchor Point on Monday, the event signaling two big changes. First, the…
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IPHC ups halibut quotas
The International Pacific Halibut Commission boosted halibut quotas across most of the state at their annual meeting last…
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Ketchikan delays vote on pot ban
KETCHIKAN— The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly has postponed a vote on a proposed ban on commercial marijuana. The…
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Federal pipeline coordinator’s office to close this month
JUNEAU — President Barack Obama has proposed $1 million in funding and a change in scope for the…
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Alaska’s congressional delegation vows fight after federal moves on ANWR, OCS
If tickets could be sold to Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s hearings in March on the Interior Department’s annual appropriation,…
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CIRI settles dispute over Kenai Loop gas
The fight over Kenai Loop natural gas appears to be over. Attorneys for all four parties currently involved…
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Hospital board gets new members, elects officers
At its December meeting, South Peninsula Hospital Inc. Board of Directors welcomed Barbara Howard and Caroline Venuti as…
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New nurse practitioner welcomed to Homer
South Peninsula Hospital and South Peninsula Behavioral Health welcome Donna Rollins, a board-certified family psychiatric nurse practitioner who…
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Olson receives counseling award
Shawnie Olson of Homer was recently presented with the President’s Award by Dr. Susan Hammonds-White, president of the…
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Tiny homes could solve big problems
A new community group has some tiny ideas that aim to make a big impact for the disadvantaged.…
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Homer High grad named to list of top women in PR
ANCHORAGE – PR News has named Jennifer Thompson, president and CEO of Thompson & Co. Public Relations, to…
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Revenue officials explain tax credit issue flagged by Walker
JUNEAU — State Revenue department officials told lawmakers Monday that the tax credits that were a source of…