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Bjorkman bill aims to expand local grading of lumber
The bill, if passed, would establish a lumber grade training program under the Alaska Division of Forestry
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Kenai to replace greenstrip playground
The park’s existing playground structure was installed in 1995 and has exceeded its usable lifespan
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Borough bond projects take step forward
Assembly approval comes about four months after Kenai Peninsula voters approved two bond initiatives
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Snow pummels peninsula, with more to come
The advisory, in effect until 12 p.m. on Wednesday, warned of between 6 and 12 inches of snow
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Assembly OKs new district boundaries
The affirmative vote marked the end of a lengthy reapportionment and redistricting process
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Readers submit photos of weekend’s aurora
People across Alaska were treated to a dazzling display of the aurora borealis late Sunday night and early…
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Bjorkman talks state finances, fishing permit buyback at Soldotna town hall
About 25 people filed into the George A. Navarre Admin Building on Saturday, where Sen. Jesse Bjorkman, R-Nikiski,…
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Micciche sworn in as borough mayor
Micciche received more than 50% of votes cast during the Feb. 14 special election
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‘Hands-on’ education equips students with vocational skills
Sparks were flying Wednesday morning at Soldotna High School, where junior Kevin Steger donned protective eyewear while applying…
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Size of Nikiski planning group still unsettled after assembly delays action
The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly on Tuesday voted 6-3 to delay action on legislation that would reduce the…
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Board of Ed group will focus on district’s small schools
A newly minted Kenai Peninsula Borough School District group will focus on the needs of the district’s small…
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School snow removal gets financial boost
The Kenai Peninsula Borough will get an additional $390,000 for sanding and snow removal at school facilities following…
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Special mayor election saw 13.1% voter turnout
About 13.1% of the Kenai Peninsula Borough’s more than 54,000 voters cast ballots during the Feb. 14 special…
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Off the Shelf: Harris memoir rings hollow
As Black History Month prepares to give way to Women’s History Month, last week felt like a perfect…
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Micciche made borough mayor
Peter Micciche is the Kenai Peninsula Borough’s new mayor following certification of the Feb. 14, 2023, special election…
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School board finance group mulls budget cuts
More students per teacher and the closure of school pools and theaters are among the cuts being considered…
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School budget debate draws attention to home-school enrollment
As the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District works to fill a projected gap between revenues and expenditures for…
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Soldotna offers city manager gig to Seward’s Bower
The City of Soldotna is extending an offer of employment to Janette Bower to become the next city…
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District: Lobby lawmakers for school funding
The district is looking at a $13.1 million deficit for the upcoming fiscal year
