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Seward adds 3rd full-time paid firefighter
Seward Fire Department is struggling to find coverage for all hours of the day, according to chief
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Assembly considers cutting an open public comment period from its meetings
There are two opportunities for open public comment during meetings of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly — one…
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Kenai accepts funds for 2018 and 2020 fishery disasters
Disaster relief is still outstanding for 2021, 2022 and 2023
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Seward approves raises for city staff, rejects bed tax increase
The third and final public hearing on Seward’s budget will be held on Dec. 16
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Contract for Soldotna school consolidation design OK’d
The borough is seeking a consultant to create a plan to renovate existing school facilities
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School board mulls community survey for possible 4-day week
The board considered a set of surveys gauging from staff, parents and older students
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Food bank’s ‘Adopt-A-Turkey’ fundraiser extended through end of year
The Kenai Peninsula Food Bank on Tuesday extended their annual Adopt-A-Turkey fundraiser through the end of the year,…
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Nikiski stages student-directed production of ‘Wonka’
A chocolate factory, the Oompa Loompas and a familiar tale of morality are all displayed in the Nikiski…
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Christmas cheer lights up chilly Kenai evening
Electric Lights Parade closes Christmas Comes to Kenai festivities on Nov. 29
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State certifies election results
Bjorkman, Ruffridge, Vance, Elam win election to Alaska Legislature
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Board of education hears from schools about more restrictive cellphone policies
Existing policy says that devices shouldn’t be used during classroom instruction or other district-supervised activities
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Christmas Comes to Kenai opens with Santa, reindeer, gifts
The festivity will continue in the evening with the electric light parade and fireworks
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Parts of refuge to open for snowmachining
The refuge advises that snowmachine users exercise caution
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Christmas tree harvesting available around Kenai Peninsula
Trees may be harvested until Christmas Day
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Bjorkman will lead 2 committees in Senate
Bjorkman is set to chair the Senate Labor Commerce Committee and the Senate Transportation Committee
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Greased Lightnin’ takes Soldotna stage
Soldotna High School Drama’s “Grease” opens next weekend
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‘BelugaCam’ livestreams set up at mouth of Kenai River
Cook Inlet belugas are one of five genetically distinct populations of beluga whales in Alaska
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School board looks to create more restrictive cellphone policy
Their use is currently permitted as long as it doesn’t “interfere with the educational process or with safety…
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Clam Gulch resident sentenced to over 270 years for sexual abuse of a minor
Superior Court Judge Jason Gist imposed sentencing for each individual charge
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Anchor Point resident arraigned in Homer shooting case
He’s currently in custody at Wildwood Pretrial Facility