Workers from the State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities are gearing up for another project on the Kenai Spur Highway as soon… Continue reading
A Soldotna orthopedic surgeon’s medical license will be suspended effective July 1 after he admitted to engaging in inappropriate conduct with female patients.Dr. Herbert Bote,… Continue reading
A Soldotna woman was arraigned Friday in Kenai on charges of assault after allegedly attacking two people with a knife Thursday evening.Dawn Ellis, 41, is… Continue reading
Editor's Note: This story has been updated to reflect that the investigation was a joint effort between Alaska State Troopers patrol officers from Soldotna and… Continue reading
Steve Chamberlain has toiled over cutting boards and piping hot ovens for the last decade to bake what many residents of Nikiski call the best… Continue reading
First responders put out a small grass fire Wednesday afternoon after a vehicle went off the gravel Marathon Road between Nikiski and Kenai and caught… Continue reading
For the first time in the 40-year history of the Mrs. Alaska-America Pageant, a woman from Kenai has taken the crown. Tesa Sturman, 35, won… Continue reading
Those going to the Wolverine trailhead at Tsalteshi Trails will now have a place to go. Two outhouses are being installed at the trail’s entrance… Continue reading
Furniture in the Kenai Community Library has been damaged for the second time since mid-May. Library staff were made aware of a couch and a… Continue reading
Soldotna City Council members debated the best remedies to the city’s dip in revenue before passing a $12.2 million budget at their Wednesday meeting.The city… Continue reading
The chance for children to try their hand at salesmanship and running their own business has returned in the form of this year’s Lemonade Day.… Continue reading
In its 19th year, the Relay for Life of Central Peninsula saw clear skies, whipped cream pies and plenty of people happy to be out… Continue reading
Kenai residents and those passing through will experience some slower traffic on the Kenai Spur Highway near Walmart for the next 10 days.Beginning Saturday morning,… Continue reading
Having an emergency plan might be common in households, but local businesses can benefit from emergency planning as well.Kenai Peninsula Borough Office of Emergency Management… Continue reading
A small fire on Porcupine Island in Kenai Lake is contained and being monitored.The fire on the island, between Seward and Cooper Landing in the… Continue reading
The unincorporated community of Nikiski may soon be headed down the path to becoming its own city. Several Nikiski residents have been looking into the… Continue reading
More than 20 years after Richard Ross ended his career as Kenai’s police chief, his son is following in his footsteps. David Ross was sworn… Continue reading
Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct the spelling of the word "sailors." Those looking to celebrate members of the military on Memorial… Continue reading
Members of Soldotna’s charter commission will begin meeting to delve into making the city a home-rule community.Soldotna residents voted to form the commission during a… Continue reading
Seat B on the Soldotna City Council has a new occupant in resident Steve Manley after former member Meggean Bos—Marquez left it empty. Manley was… Continue reading
