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Seawatch: Report: 60% of comm-fish jobs are Alaskan
The McDowell Group, a consulting and research firm based in Alaska and Seattle, has released its annual industry…
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Longshore workers picket sulfur ship loading
Update: This story has been updated to include a response from Chumley’s Inc. General Manager Cliff Wittmer.
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Community meets Kassik’s Brewery new owners
15 years after they started their brewery, the Kassiks are set to retire to be closer to family.
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Homer’s first marijuana cultivator granted license
Almost two years after it first applied for a standard cultivation permit, Alaska Loven It — the first…
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South Peninsula Hospital welcomes new general surgeon
South Peninsula Hospital has hired Dr. Jeffrey Larsen, board certified general surgeon, to be on its active medical…
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Bay Welding receives small business award
Bay Welding Services of Homer received the Alaska Chamber of Commerce’s 2019 Bill Bivin Small Business of the…
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Alaska’s licensed marijuana growers cite tax concerns
Alaska marijuana grower Leif Abel considers his business successful but still feels like he’s living “paycheck to paycheck”…
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Kenai Joe’s Taphouse opens in Old Town
Right now the bar is open and offering small appetizers, beer on tap and specialty cocktails.
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Aspen Hotel gets grand opening
Though already in use, Homer’s new Aspen Suites Hotel got a grand opening celebration last week while local…
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Alaska Salt Company finds new home
Local Homer business Alaska Salt Company has settled into its new home on the Homer Spit, and celebrated…
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Borough introduces bed tax ordinance
The 12% bed tax would affect temporary lodging across the borough
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Bear Creek passes on ownership to next generation
Fifteen years ago, Bill and Dorothy Fry were piecing together a back-up plan for their lives. The result…