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Insurance authorization bill sponsored by Bjorkman, Ruffidge becomes law
The bill requires insurance companies and health care providers to meet new deadlines for authorizing requests for care.
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Kenai River dipnet fishery open 24 hours beginning Friday night
Per fish counts available from the department, 471,000 sockeye have been counted so far this year — with…
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Opening arguments offered in Erfurth trial
The trial is set to continue for around two weeks, into early August.
Life
On the Screen: ‘Superman’ a bold vision of hope, kindness
The film dares to say that kindness is “punk rock.”
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Seward resident arrested after Monday night police pursuit
Troopers say she led them on a high-speed chase on Kalifornsky Beach Road for around 7 miles.
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Nikiski woman sentenced to 4 years in prison for 2023 drug death
Lawana Barker was sentenced for her role in the 2023 death of Michael Rodgers.
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Ninilchik River to remain closed to king salmon fishing
It was an “error in regulation” that would have opened the Ninilchik River to king salmon fishing on…
Sports
Azzara, Moore win Birch Ridge Pro Am
The top four pros were rounded out by Zac Cowan with 78 and Bill Engberg at 84.
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Soldotna OKs $395,000 capital plan
This year’s list of capital projects is “nominal compared to some past years,” according to officials.
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Soldotna athlete to compete in 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
Thousands of athletes from across all 50 states will be competing in 16 sports.
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Seine test fishery continues after board of fish calls for more data
The east side setnet fishery has been entirely closed in recent years to protect Kenai River king salmon
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Soldotna adds annexation proposal to ballot
The proposed annexation is split across five small areas around the city.
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Borough’s Kalifornsky seat to be up for election after Baisden announces plan to resign
Baisden will continue to serve through Oct. 19.
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Borough considers seasonal sales tax rate
Borough sales tax would be modified from a flat 3% to a seasonal model of 4% in summer…
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School district finance department earns national awards
The two awards are based on comprehensive reviews of the district’s budget and financial reporting.
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School board finalizes budget with deep cuts to programming, classrooms
Multiple members of the board said they were frustrated by the state’s failure to fund education.
