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    Susitna-Watana dam studies resume after freeze lifted
    Susitna-Watana dam studies resume after freeze lifted
    By Elwood Brehmer • August 20, 2015 12:13 pm

    Work is resuming on the Susitna-Watana hydroelectric project under spending guidelines put in place by Gov. Bill Walker’s administration. The…

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    Dam studies raise agency questions
    Dam studies raise agency questions
    By BECKY BOHRER • October 1, 2014 3:22 pm

    JUNEAU — A federal fisheries agency has raised concerns about the accuracy of some studies being conducted for a massive…

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    Project draws attention to renewable energy goal
    Project draws attention to renewable energy goal
    By BECKY BOHRER • February 19, 2014 3:17 pm

    JUNEAU — In 2010, the state adopted an energy policy that, among other things, set a goal of having 50…

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    Todd Hoppe, left, a board member of the North Pacific Fisheries Association, speaks in support of a resoultion urging the Board of Fish to reject proposals that would restrict the drift fleet. Matt Alward, right, owner of Bulletproof Nets, waits his turn to speak.                               -Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News
    Council supports Homer drift fleet
    By Michael Armstrong • January 15, 2014 1:37 pm

    The Homer City Council waded into statewide fisheries politics at its Monday night meeting, but it got a lot of…

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    Strong run of sockeye forecast for 2014
    Strong run of sockeye forecast for 2014
    By Cristy Fry • December 4, 2013 2:10 pm

    The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is expecting another solid sockeye salmon run in Upper Cook Inlet for 2014,…

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    Fish research funds top $12 million
    Fish research funds top $12 million
    By Molly Dischner • April 24, 2013 12:14 pm

    Fisheries projects throughout the state received a boost in the budget that passed the Legislature.The budget is still subject to…

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    Funding for Kenai smolt study uncertain
    Funding for Kenai smolt study uncertain
    By Cristy Fry • February 25, 2013 2:30 pm

    Cook Inlet commercial fishing groups are concerned about a potential lack of funding for studying the smolt out-migration on the…

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    Hydro project planners submit environmental plans
    Hydro project planners submit environmental plans
    By Dan Joling • December 20, 2012 11:50 am

    ANCHORAGE — Alaska energy planners have taken a step toward licensing for the country’s second tallest dam by submitting a…

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    • Winter king tournament postponed
    • Meet your neighbor: Red Bird Kitchen
    • Homer Epic lives up to its name
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    • Point of view: Peninsula teens need comprehensive sexual health education

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