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Homer, Alaska · HomerFive candidates are vying for three seats on the nine-member board. The forum was held by the Peninsula Clarion in partnership with KDLL 91.9 FM, KBBI 890 AM and the Central Peninsula League of Women Voters. Voting in HEA's Board of Directors election begins March 29.See the Story
HEA board candidates talk renewables, gas shortage at Monday forum
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Homer, Alaska · HomerAlaska Center for Excellence in Journalism offers Legislative Reporter Exchange Program. Ashlyn O'Hara spent four weeks in Juneau, Alaska, covering issues affecting Kenai Peninsula residents. She says she felt like Cillian Murphy in the first act of "Oppenheimer" when he sees quantum mechanics visually suspended in the space above him.See the Story
Out of the Office: Juneau
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Senate · HomerSenate Bill 161 is sponsored by Nikiski Republican Jesse Bjorkman. The bill would expand an existing property tax exemption in state law by adding farmland to the property a municipality may partially or fully exempt from property taxes. To qualify, a property owner must make at least $1,000 annually from selling their farm products.See the Story
Bjorkman farm tax relief bill clears Senate
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Homer, Alaska · HomerA Kenai-based concrete company will set up shop in Cooper Landing to help build parts of a state bypass project. The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly approved a lease agreement with the company. The vote came amid widespread community opposition to the agreement. Davis Block and Concrete Company will supply concrete materials for the construction of a steel arch bridge.See the Story
Assembly OKs concrete lease in Cooper Landing
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Homer, Alaska · HomerThe Alaska House of Representatives on March 21 passed legislation that allows school districts to apply for more federal money to improve internet quality and speed. Alaska's schools qualify for the Federal Communications Commission's E-Rate program, which pays for between 60% and 90% of a school or library's annual internet costs.See the Story
Some KPBSD schools could benefit from internet bill passed by House
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Homer, Alaska · HomerAround 1,700 athletes from across the northern reaches of the globe competed in hockey, volleyball, cross-country skiing, wrestling, Dene Games and Arctic Sports. Local athletes brought home 14 golds, 12 silvers and four bronze. Team Alaska was most closely followed by Team Yukon, who had 161.See the Story
Peninsula athletes compete, win at Arctic Winter Games
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