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Borough approves federal request to fund recycling redesign
A large baler that was used for recycling was recently left inoperable by a catastrophic failure in its…
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After delay, borough adopts updated flood insurance maps
The assembly had previously postponed the legislation amid outcry from the Kenai River Keys Property Owners Association.
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KPBSD launches ‘Balancing Act’ software, calls for public to balance $17 million deficit
The district and other education advocates have said that the base student allocation has failed to keep up…
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Cook Inletkeeper to launch salmon solution community project
The program aims to address the impacts of pollution and warming temperatures in the Cook Inlet watershed.
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Morton appointed to assembly’s Sterling and Funny River seat
A vacancy on the assembly was created when Rep. Bill Elam resigned after winning election to the Alaska…
Life
SoHi jazz band and swing choir fundraiser concert set for Feb. 11
The show will feature SoHi’s jazz band, swing choir, “several vocal soloists” and a variety of cheesecakes.
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8 candidates file for assembly’s Sterling and Funny River seat
The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly will hear from the candidates and select an appointee on Tuesday.
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Amid calls for increased education funding, Dunleavy debuts reform package
KPBSD is facing a $17 million deficit driven by stagnant funding that’s failed to keep up with inflation.
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Local students nominated to military academies
The students will compete with other candidates for a spot at the school they have been nominated for.
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Serving a ‘big need’
Project Homeless Connect offers services to people experiencing housing insecurity for 14th year.
Life
Classical guitar and flute set for Saturday concert
The “evening of mastery and elegance” is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 1.
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KPBSD, other school districts call on Legislature for increased funding
The district is facing a $17 million deficit.
Sports
Native Youth Olympics brings competition, community to Skyview gym
Native Youth Olympics are a series of events derived from traditional Alaska Native feats of athleticism.
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Updated: Move to pause federal funding leaves local groups reeling
Questions remain after a Monday night order pausing disbursement of federal grants and loans was rescinded Wednesday.
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Fish and Game projects 7 million sockeye for Upper Cook Inlet
This year’s forecast is greater than the department’s projections from last year.
Life
Irish music livens Kenai Peninsula College stage
Seats were filled on Friday for a free — but sold out — “Evening of Traditional Irish Music,”…
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Barnes sentenced to 6 months for felony cruelty to animals
He has motioned to have previous time spent under house arrest credited as time served.
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Troopers shoot, kill 32-year-old Kasilof man after they say he shot a trooper
Troopers and a SWAT team responded to reports of a man yelling and firing a gun late Thursday…
Life
Local Trout Unlimited chapter hosts winter speaker series
Dave Atcheson will talk where, how to fish in Kenai Peninsula lakes on Feb. 4.