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Borough looks at extending disaster declaration
The extension would be set to end Sept. 19.
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Borough looks at purchasing new COVID-19 testing machine
The platform would be purchased for no more than $400,000, with expected delivery in four to six months.
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Out of the Office: Morels surge confidence
I’m writing this in the car on the drive to Anchorage. My boyfriend, Nate, and I are in…
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Fall school year plans still up in air
The district has created a work group to explore ways school can reopen safely in the fall.
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Assembly to consider climate change commission
The creation of the commission was included as a goal of the borough’s comprehensive plan.
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Intrastate travel OK’d for road system, marine highway
Travel is still prohibited to and from communities off the road system.
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Theaters cautiously reopen after closure mandates lifted
Movie theaters, bowling alleys, gyms and bingo halls across the state shut their doors March 18.
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Assembly approves borough employee contract
The agreement will last from July 1 until June 20, 2023.
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‘Resilience and ability to overcome unbelievable odds’
Kenai Peninsula College graduates students from both campuses — virtually
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Meal program won’t continue into the summer
The meal program offered free breakfast and lunch during the week to any district student.
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Gated communities ordinance amended, passed
Under the ordinance, residents and property developers could apply to set up a private street or subdivision.
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School superintendent to retire next year
The school board has already begun the superintendent recruitment process.
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Budget estimates down in face of pandemic
The borough finance department has had to adjust projections.
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Burn permits suspended starting May 1
Last year, more than 5,000 firefighters were brought north to Alaska to combat wildfires.
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Additional emergency funds on assembly agenda
An emergency ordinance appropriating $77,000 to the OEM t is being introduced at Tuesday’s meeting.
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Gated community ordinance passes, to be reconsidered
Residents and property developers could apply to set up a private street or subdivision.
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State confirms 6 new COVID-19 cases
The case total for Alaska is 351 people, with 228 residents reported as recovered.
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Schools look for “meaningful alternatives” to graduations
Schools will observe state health mandates and guidelines in celebrating the class of 2020.
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‘Not time to be letting our guard down’
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink said the state is expecting to see more cases.