Charging documents say that police found a backpack filled with meth, as well as $8,000 cash in a briefcase.
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Whittier police arrest two men with 33-pound bag of meth
Eric Hansen transported the bag filled with about “$225,000” worth of meth from Bellingham, Washington, on the state ferry M/V Kennicott, authorities said.
Online sales taxes could encourage Alaskans to shop local
In June, the Supreme Court overturned a 1992 decision preventing states and municipalities from taxing online retailers without a presence in their jurisdiction. States and communities that are not home to warehouses, stores or offices belonging to major online retailers can now tax their sales.
Hatchery debate wages on as research continues
For the second time this year, Alaska’s Board of Fisheries will weigh an emergency petition to block a Solomon Gulch Hatchery from increasing its production. This is the latest skirmish in a battle over whether pink salmon hatcheries are causing more harm than good.
Homer guitar-maker looks to expand his musical horizons with Rasmuson grant
Greg Gerard’s affinity for guitar-making started about seven years ago when he began performing in friends’ bands, and he decided he needed a professional guitar. “I just kind of had an idea. I had this great fully outfitted woodworking shop and I have skills, maybe I’ll look into building one,” Gerard said.
LGBTQ mayoral proclamation causes controversy in Homer
The Homer City Council’s meeting was canceled Monday after a mayoral proclamation caused some controversy. The proclamation celebrated the LGBTQ community in Homer, and declared June as “Homer Pride Month.” More than 70 emails both for and against the proclamation poured in throughout the day, City Clerk Melissa Jacobsen said.