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The ripple effect: How local spending builds stronger communities on the Kenai Peninsula
From cozy cafés to fine-dining bistros, purchases made close to home sustain local jobs and services
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Keeping it local: How shopping close to home strengthens Kenai
Every dollar spent locally helps create jobs, fuel community growth and keep Kenai’s spirit strong
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Black Press Media concludes transition of ownership
Hyperlocal news network Black Press Media, which operates Sound Publishing, completed its sale Monday (March 25), following the…
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Advisory council wraps up Fish and Game recommendations
The Kenai/Soldotna Fish and Game Advisory Council met Thursday to discuss their position on the final set of…
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Northern Enterprise Boat Yard in Homer expands business
The largest privately owned dry dock marina in Alaska is expanding its docks and boat-lifting capabilities
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Fishing charters ask for modified regulations during COVID-19 pandemic
Fishing charters are currently allowed to operate at 50% capacity with people from different households.
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Homer area’s newest pot shop opens on 4/20
“The stars aligning for it to happen on 4/20 was the cherry on top.”
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Homer News, Peninsula Clarion and Juneau Empire win awards
A Facebook live announcement was held and the results released on April 18.
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Fishermen trying to salvage season amid COVID-19 pandemic
Facing an uncertain future as the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, Alaska’s commercial fishing industry is looking ahead to…
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Shop Talk: Fresh365 provides fresh greens
Fresh365, a hydroponic farm atop Whistle Hill in Soldotna, is looking to innovate how farmers and restaurateurs do…
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East Rip: The peninsula’s newest cannabis shop opens in Kenai
East Rip is the peninsula’s newest recreational marijuana retailer, and the first cannabis business located in Kenai’s compact…
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Shop Talk: Central Peninsula Garden Club begins new year of monthly programs
Since 2007, the Central Peninsula Garden Club has been educating and connecting gardeners in the area.
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Shop Talk: Cooper’s Wounded Bear Farm and Kennels
Kacey Cooper has always worked with dogs, so opening her own dog kennel was a natural fit.
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Everything Bagels: Bringing a big city favorite to a small town
What started as a way to pass time has flourished into Pamela and Matt Parker’s full-time gig. When…
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Shop Talk: Alaska Berries
Alaska Berries is exactly what it sounds like. Owners Laurie and Brian Olson cultivate a large variety of…
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Solar power growing on peninsula
Stephen Trimble wants everyone to know that the business of solar power is growing. His company, Arctic Solar…
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Shop Talk: Puffin Chiropractic
Jennifer Reed said she was never coming to Alaska. A Texas native, Reed couldn’t see herself quitting her…
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Shop Talk: TipsyGypsy Coffe Shop
After selling Veronica’s Cafe about three years ago, Diane Hooper still found she had a passion for food…