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Tourism working group gets 2-month extension
In a 3-3 vote, the working group had earlier this month rejected a draft document with proposed recommendations.
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KPEDD forum focuses on borough economy, vision for future
Where most economic indicators suggest fairly good health, housing appears to be a cause for concern, according to…
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Kenai man pleads guilty to 2019 sexual assault
The man was arrested Dec. 4, 2019, after a person reported several injuries at a local hospital.
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Soldotna library advisory board hears update on federal funding cuts
The federal government’s dismantling of the Institute of Museum and Library Services could cause the reduction or elimination…
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District adopts budget with severe cuts, school closures
The preliminary budget assumes a $680 increase in per-student funding from the state.
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Ordinary moments find meaning in ‘Our Town’
Soldotna High School stages classic drama in pared down production.
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Legislature upholds governor’s veto of increased school funding
The governor last week said he vetoed House Bill 69 because it didn’t include any policy changes and…
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Seward freshman wins 35th Caring for the Kenai with thermal asphalt proposal
Twelve finalists were chosen in this year’s competition.
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Spurr activity ‘declined slightly’
If an eruption were to occur, there would be noticeable indicators that may provide days to weeks of…
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Kenai bluff stabilization info meeting rescheduled for April 30
Originally, the event was scheduled for the same time as the Caring for the Kenai final presentations.
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Micciche pushes mill rate decrease, presses state to boost education funding
Borough Mayor Peter Micciche delivered an update to the joint Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce on Wednesday.
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Job fair gathers together employers, job seekers
“That face-to-face has kind of been missing for a lot of people.”
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Soldotna council hears call to lessen chicken restrictions
The Soldotna City Council this month heard from people calling for a loosening of restrictions on raising chickens…
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Assembly kills resolution asking for option to cap property assessment increases
Alaska municipalities are required by state statute to assess all properties at their full and true value.
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Ruffridge, Vance, Elam oppose stripped down education funding bill
The Senate passed a modified HB 69 on Friday that removed everything from House bill but a $1,000…
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Seward teams earn 2nd, 4th place at Alaska Tsunami Bowl
Seward students who competed this year were recognized Monday with a commending resolution by the Seward City Council.
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Officers who shot and killed man in Kasilof found ‘justified’
The three officers were found to be justified in their force by the Office of Special Prosecutions.
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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.
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Tułen Charter School set for fall opening
The school’s curriculum integrates Dena’ina language, culture and traditional values.