District adopts budget with severe cuts, school closures
The preliminary budget assumes a $680 increase in per-student funding from the state.
News
Revised education bill with $700 BSA hike gets new policy measures, advances to Senate floor
Changes easing charter school rules, adding new district evaluations fall short of governor’s agenda.
District adopts budget with severe cuts, school closures
The preliminary budget assumes a $680 increase in per-student funding from the state.
Senate adds $700 BSA hike to school phone policy bill a day after veto override on $1,000 increase fails
Soldotna library advisory board hears update on federal funding cuts
More than 600 gather in Homer for ‘Sustained Resistance, Makes a Difference’ rally
Legislature upholds governor’s veto of increased school funding
Seward freshman wins 35th Caring for the Kenai with thermal asphalt proposal
Sports
Thursday: Kenai, SoHi, Homer softball get seasons rolling at Rally in the Valley
Soldotna went 0-2-1, Homer went 0-2 and Kenai went 1-1 on Thursday at the opening day of the Rally in… Continue reading
Thursday soccer: Kenai, SoHi girls, boys reach tourney semifinals
The Kenai Central, Grace Christian, Wasilla and Soldotna girls advanced to the semifinals of the Homer Soccer Tourney, and the… Continue reading
Opinion
Capitol Corner: Failure of HB 69 takes us back to square one
Sen. Jesse Bjorkman reports back from Juneau.
Opinion: Expand the set beach seine experiment
A path forward to resolve the Upper Cook Inlet King and sockeye salmon commercial fishing and conservation crisis.
Outdoors and Recreation
An enduring legacy — Kenai National Wildlife Refuge cabins
A tremendous wealth of our local history is captured in one unique, entertaining work.
Soldotna sets fees, staffing, policy for field house
After a grand opening ceremony on Aug. 16, the facility will be expected to operate in seasons.
KRSMA board pushes back on new guide stipulations, calls for public process
Field house work session set for April 9
Russian River Campground closed until June
State Parks describes Kenai Peninsula projects slated for this summer
A Day to Remember: Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter’s rendezvous with the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Life
An enduring legacy — Kenai National Wildlife Refuge cabins
A tremendous wealth of our local history is captured in one unique, entertaining work.
Off the shelf: Time and space and the human heart
Contemporary novel combines historical and science fiction for a gripping, emotional journey.
Arts and Entertainment
Ordinary moments find meaning in ‘Our Town’
Soldotna High School stages classic drama in pared down production.
Off the shelf: Time and space and the human heart
Contemporary novel combines historical and science fiction for a gripping, emotional journey.
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Brown Bears hire Banks as head coach after Shaw steps down
Assembly kills resolution asking for option to cap property assessment increases
Seward freshman wins 35th Caring for the Kenai with thermal asphalt proposal
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Thursday: Kenai girls top Homer; boys play to scoreless tie
District adopts budget with severe cuts, school closures
Capitol Corner: Taking steps toward a balanced budget