News
Work soon to begin on Kenai Middle security upgrades
The security upgrades are among several key KPBSD maintenance projects included in a bond approved by borough voters in October 2022.
Kenai adds funds, authorizes contract for study of emergency services facility
The building shared by Kenai’s police and fire departments hasn’t kept up with the needs of both departments, chief says.
Kenai awards contract to develop Parks and Rec master plan
KPBSD launches ‘Balancing Act’ software, calls for public to balance $17 million deficit
Harvest Alaska announces proposed redevelopment of Kenai LNG terminal
After delay, borough adopts updated flood insurance maps
Borough approves federal request to fund recycling redesign
Sports
Kenai, Soldotna hockey to play for spot in state final Friday night at sports complex
Longtime rivals have never met this deep in postseason
Thursday hoops roundup: Homer girls, boys open Winter Carnival with victories
The Homer girls and boys basketball teams opened up play at the Winter Carnival on Thursday with victories. The Seward… Continue reading
A Day to Remember: Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter’s rendezvous with the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Poor snow cover cancels Ski for Women
Kenai’s Mese named MVP of Northern Lights Conference for 3rd straight year
Soldotna girls basketball topples Nikiski
Division II state hockey returns to sports complex Thursday through Saturday
Opinion
Opinion: State cannot afford better schools and also big PFDs
Most legislators believe more state money for local school districts should be on the list of essential services.
Opinion: Fair property taxes, oh my
Our local tax system is not perfect, but it does represent an attempt to fairly balance community interests.
Capitol Corner: Education looms large in fast-paced start to session
Opinion: Education finances in Alaska: Same old story, same results?
Opinion: Housing shouldn’t be a political issue — it’s a human right
Opinion: Sen. McConnell, not God, made Trump’s retribution presidency possible
Point of View: Let’s raise equal rights for women
Outdoors and Recreation
A Day to Remember: Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter’s rendezvous with the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Refuge Notebook
Local Trout Unlimited chapter hosts winter speaker series
Dave Atcheson will talk where, how to fish in Kenai Peninsula lakes on Feb. 4.
Life
Mostly separate lives: The union and disunion of Nellie and Keith — Part 5
After a bankruptcy, a divorce and an 18-year absence from Alaska, Louis Keith McCullagh headed north on vacation.
‘Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate’ with some sprinkles
On the Screen: ‘Companion’ provides an entertaining critique of digital romance
SoHi jazz band and swing choir fundraiser concert set for Feb. 11
Life in the Pedestrian Lane: January’s done
Mostly separate lives: The union and disunion of Nellie and Keith — Part 4
Arts and Entertainment
On the Screen: ‘Companion’ provides an entertaining critique of digital romance
There are interesting ideas here about what human connection looks like in a world where people are increasingly siloed away into digital spaces.
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Native Youth Olympics brings competition, community to Skyview gym
Amid calls for increased education funding, Dunleavy debuts reform package
8 candidates file for assembly’s Sterling and Funny River seat
Thursday hoops: Kenai girls, boys; Seward girls win at Seahawk Classic
Dunleavy’s delay in releasing state salary study frustrates legislators, union leaders
Homer hosts Soldotna, Kenai, Grace Christian at ‘Homer’s Got Snow!’ ski meet
Friday hoops: Kenai, Seward girls, boys win at Seahawk Classic