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Kenai’s tsunami risk is low, but not impossible
On the morning of Nov. 30, many residents on the Kenai Peninsula received automated tsunami warnings on their…
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Borough reduced deficit by nearly $4 million
The borough had nearly $4 million less in deficit spending than projected, according to Borough Mayor Charlie Pierce,…
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Mayor: Borough needed more prep for quake
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District was praised for their quick response following the Nov. 30, 7.0 magnitude…
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Soldotna to consider school zone cellphone ban
Soldotna City Council member Jordan Chilson is looking to amend the Soldotna Municipal Code to prohibit the use…
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Work begins on Freedom House for men
Jennifer Waller and a team of volunteers have begun the renovations to the Soldotna home that will be…
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Kenai bluff stabilization project moves forward
A project seeking to stabilize Kenai’s bluff has seen development in the last month. On Nov. 16, a…
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Hilcorp contractor employee dies on North Slope
An employee of Hilcorp Alaska drilling contractor, Kuukpik Drilling, was fatally injured at Milne Point on Alaska’s North…
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Students work on dignity, kindness with Heritage Place residents
On Friday, kindergartners from K-Beach Elementary School visited residents at Heritage Place, a continuing care facility for seniors…
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Local brewers roll out holiday specials
Doug Hogue, the owner of Kenai River Brewing Company, said he has always hated pumpkin beers. Two local…
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School board introduces wellness policy at Monday’s meeting
In an effort to reduce childhood obesity, the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Education Board’s Wellness Committee introduced…
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School board advances efforts for new Aurora high school
Parents and students wanting to expand Aurora Borealis Charter School into a high school are one step closer…
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Mayor Charlie Pierce gives borough update
Wednesday, Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Charlie Pierce gave an update at a Joint Kenai/Soldotna Chamber Luncheon, where he…
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Borough has openings for next year’s invocation providers
At Tuesday’s Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly meeting, President Wayne Ogle announced there were eight openings to give invocations…
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Former hockey coach sentenced to 62 years in sex abuse case
On Monday, a Sterling resident and former Soldotna High School hockey coach was sentenced to more than 60…
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Peninsula faces minimal damage after Friday’s quake
The Kenai Peninsula sustained minor damage and no life-threatening injuries after Friday’s 7.0 magnitude earthquake.
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Local Jewish congregation celebrated Hanukkah with the tradition of latkes
Hanukkah, which began Sunday, is an eight-day event celebrating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem during…
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Nikiski seniors perform mock trial to better understand judicial system
Senior students from Nikiski High School’s American government class spent Wednesday and Thursday afternoon performing mock murder trials…
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Mayor Pierce announces new chief of staff
On Wednesday, Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Charlie Pierce announced that his new chief of staff is James Baisden,…