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    Pebble Mine
    Fishermen pick a net in a still from “We Can’t Eat Gold,” a film by Joshua Tucker and Giovanna Marcantonio.-Photo provided
    Pebble Mine film opens Thursday at KBC
    July 10, 2013 6:42 pm

    “We Can’t Eat Gold,” a film about the proposed Pebble mine and its potential impact on Bristol Bay salmon runs…

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    U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski visits with those attending the Homer Chamber of Commerce luncheon July 3.  Earlier in the week, Murkowski called on developers of the Pebble project to release a mine plan sooner rather than later.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News
    Murkowski: Pebble should provide more specifics
    By BECKY BOHRER • July 10, 2013 3:55 pm

    JUNEAU — U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski called on the companies seeking to develop a massive copper and gold prospect near…

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    Who cares about the Pebble mine?
    Who cares about the Pebble mine?
    June 5, 2013 5:40 pm

    I am an environmental activist who opposes open-pit mining in the Illiamna region of Bristol Bay. I write caustic letters…

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    Kay Brown
    Tell legislators: Protect Alaska’s fishing industry
    By Kay brown • April 10, 2013 5:05 pm

    A  great untold story of Alaska’s economic success is our vibrant fishing industry, including commercial and sport fishing. If we…

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    Alaska Senate passes permitting proposal
    Alaska Senate passes permitting proposal
    By BECKY BOHRER • March 18, 2013 4:39 pm

    JUNEAU — The state could move toward taking responsibility for dredge-and-fill permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under…

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    Begich, EPA trying to do right thing
    Begich, EPA trying to do right thing
    March 8, 2013 1:40 pm

    Sen. Mark Begich deserves a lot of credit for his recent comments on the EPA study of the proposed Pebble…

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    Begich’s comments appreciated
    Begich’s comments appreciated
    March 8, 2013 1:39 pm

    I want to thank the Homer News for publishing the excellent piece from Brett Veerhusen and Will Bishop about Sen….

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    Alaska House passes Parnell’s permitting bill
    Alaska House passes Parnell’s permitting bill
    By BECKY BOHRER • March 8, 2013 12:50 pm

    JUNEAU — The Alaska House has passed a measure critics say could hurt public participation in state permitting decisions. The…

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    Parnell bill to streamline permitting moves through Legislature
    Parnell bill to streamline permitting moves through Legislature
    By Tim Bradner • March 4, 2013 4:29 pm

    JUNEAU — Gov. Sean Parnell’s bill to streamline state permitting procedures is moving rapidly through legislative committees in Juneau.This is…

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    Begich’s comments show willingness to be voice of reason on Pebble project
    Begich’s comments show willingness to be voice of...
    By BRETT VEERHUSEN and Will Bishop • March 4, 2013 3:42 pm

    We were pleased to see Sen. Mark Begich’s comments about the EPA’s watershed assessment for Bristol Bay during his recent…

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    KPC anthropologists research Dena’ina, Yup’ik perspective on mining’s impact on Bristol Bay
    KPC anthropologists research Dena’ina, Yup’ik perspective on mining’s...
    By Rashah McChesney • November 15, 2012 2:23 pm

    Two Kenai Peninsula College anthropology professors concluded that a degradation of the water in Bristol Bay could have devestating nutritional,…

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    Q & A with candidates for House District 30 incumbent Paul Seaton, challenger Liz Diament
    Q & A with candidates for House District...
    November 1, 2012 11:59 am

    Editor’s Note: When Alaskans go to the polls Tuesday, not only will they be voting for president of the United…

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    Liz Diament
    Candidate Comments – Liz Diament
    By Liz Diament • November 1, 2012 11:55 am

    My name is Liz Diament and I am running for State House. The upcoming legislative session will make a difference…

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