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Felony indictments against Maw dismissed
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to show that Roland Maw is the former executive director of…
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Fish board takes on hatchery issues
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to clarify that the board of fisheries did not form a…
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Poor northern Cook Inlet king returns lead to closures
King salmon runs to the Susitna River aren’t looking good for 2018, leading to closures in both the…
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State seeks federal exemption to manage sea otters
The state is targeting sea otters because of concerns about their growing population. The Legislature is considering two…
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Premera to invest $50 million in health initiatives in Alaska
Health insurer Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska is planning a multimillion-dollar investment into Alaska’s mental health…
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Ninilchik launches Homer-Kenai bus service
Western Kenai Peninsula residents can now get to Homer, Kenai or Ninilchik by shuttle, courtesy of the Ninilchik…
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Nikiski Fire trains up on ice diving
The old saying goes that there’s no bad conditions, only bad gear. The Nikiski Fire Department is testing…
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Board of Fish to meet on peninsula in 2020
Central Kenai Peninsula fishermen will get to stay at home for the 2020 Board of Fisheries meeting. For…
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State Parks seeks information in sheep poaching case
Alaska park rangers are looking for tips on who might have poached a Dall sheep in the Cooper…
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Mayor proposes reorganization of public safety departments
The Kenai Peninsula Borough administration is working on a plan to reshuffle its various public safety departments. Borough…
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Bill would add flexibility for disability services
Advocates are pushing for a bill that would give people with disabilities more say in state services. Senate…
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Assembly spikes bed tax, wrangles with budget
Kenai Peninsula voters won’t have to consider a bed tax in the election this fall. In a narrow…
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State applies for Medicaid innovation project
The state is moving forward with a plan to reorganize Medicaid services for certain individuals with mental health…
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Fish board approves rotenone use in Tote Road lakes
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has the first stamp of approval for its project to eliminate…
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Forecast shows both Kenai king runs within escapement goals
The early and late runs of Kenai River king salmon are projected to be within the escapement goals…
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Gravel pit group digs into noise, buffer issues
Three meetings in, the Kenai Peninsula Borough’s working group on gravel pit issues is already finding the sore…
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Arts, crafts and sports
Vendors lined the halls of Kenai Central High School on Saturday for a fundraiser to benefit Central Peninsula…
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Borough, school district employees give back at food bank
Every day the door opens at the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank’s Fireweed Diner, no one can tell exactly…
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Dunleavy makes rounds on peninsula in bid for governor
Former state Senator Mike Dunleavy is out touring the state, rounding up support for his gubernatorial bid. Dunleavy,…
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Legislature considering bill to crack down on derelict vessels
Harbormasters and state officials are looking for a little more authority to regulate junk boats around Alaska. Junk…