House Rep. Paul Seaton of Homer has represented House District 31 on the Kenai Peninsula as a Republican since 2002, but he filed Thursday to run as an independent in the Democratic primary.
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Homer’s first pot shop set to open Thursday
Uncle Herb’s joins the roughly 30 marijuana cultivation, manufacturing and retail businesses in the Kenai Peninsula Borough.
Alaskan fishermen aren’t the only ones noticing the rise of Atlantic halibut
Historically, Atlantic halibut has not competed with its close relative on the West Coast since New England and Canadian fishermen overfished stocks in the late 1880s.
Health care providers likely will go weeks without Medicaid payments
The Alaska Office of Management and Budget estimates that the Medicaid program will run out of money about June 10.
Halibut surplus and competition on East Coast drives dock prices down
Consumers are reluctant to buy expensive fillets in grocery stores and restaurants. A new competitor also is taking over a large portion of the market.
Derelict vessel bill heads to Gov. Walker’s desk
Boat and fishing vessel owners will likely be required to meet new registration and title requirements next year.