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Kenai to inventory roads, streetlights
The projects will identify the condition of the respective city infrastructure and identify possible “major deficiencies,” officials said.
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Annual Kenai Classic Roundtable to focus on Alaska king salmon
The event will be held from noon to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 20, in the Soldotna Field…
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KPBSD reverses some activity stipend cuts, raises fees
The district’s final budget adopted in July called for a halving of all activity stipends.
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Few candidates have filed for upcoming election
The filing period for candidacy applications across all six electoral races closes at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug.…
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Voters to decide on borough sales tax cap increase
Assembly Ordinance 2025-14 aims to adjust the sales tax cap with inflation.
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Trump says he will meet with Putin in Alaska next week
The meeting comes as he tries to secure a deal to end the war between Russia and Ukraine
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Bridge Access pullout closed for construction
Located on the west side of Bridge Access Road, the pullout provides access to the Kenai River and…
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Tribal health, nutrition discussed during U.S. Health Secretary Kennedy’s visit to Kenai
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. toured the Dena’ina Wellness Center on Thursday.
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Russian River Campground closed to public use beginning next week
The area is expected to reopen Oct. 12.
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Traveling nurse charged with murder of 78-year-old Soldotna man
John “Skip” Dove Jr. was found on Tuesday stabbed to death in his home off Sports Lake Road…
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Remains of missing kayaker recovered
David Meyer, 62, of Happy Valley was reported missing on June 11.
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Ninilchik voters to decide on levying tax to support pool, rec services
A “yes” vote would support establishment of the Ninilchik Recreational Service Area with an emphasis on funding the…
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Borough puts proposal for seasonal sales tax on hold
The proposal would increase the sales tax during summer months and reduce it during winter months.
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Mystery Creek Access Road to open Friday
The road is usually closed in the fall as weather causes road conditions to deteriorate.
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Kenai man arrested after allegedly stealing truck and camper
Police were called shortly after 11 a.m. on Wednesday.
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KPBSD board starts talking 2026 school closures
This year, the district closed Nikolaevsk School and very nearly closed Sterling Elementary School.
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School board OKs plan to combine Soldotna schools
The vacated Redoubt Elementary facility would house Soldotna Montessori Charter School and River City Academy.
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KPBSD responds to restored state, federal funding
After a successful vote of the Alaska Legislature reversed Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s veto of $50 million education funding…