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Kenai asks for fishery economic disaster declaration
The Kenai City Council requested that Gov. Dunleavy declare a disaster and support a recovery plan for the…
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Ice fishing opens on some Kenai National Wildlife Refuge lakes
Snowmachines are permitted for ice fishing access on Hidden, Kelly, Petersen, Engineer and Watson lakes.
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School district projects $7.5 million budget deficit for fiscal year 2027
Decreased enrollment and increased property values mean less local and state funding.
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2 Soldotna troopers indicted on federal civil rights violations
Joseph Miller and Jason Woodruff were charged with federal criminal civil rights violations on Dec. 16.
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Disputed oil lease sale in Alaska’s Cook Inlet upheld in new Trump administration decision
After completing a court-ordered environmental study, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management said no changes are needed for…
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Alaska fisheries in 2025: turmoil, economic and environmental challenges and some bright spots
NOAA cuts, economic headwinds and invasive species pose problems, but there was some recovery in crab stocks and…
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Calderwood pretrial hearing rescheduled
The omnibus hearing for Kirby Calderwood was continued to Jan. 21. Trial week is currently scheduled for Feb.…
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Homer Electric Association announces rate increase
The proposed increase, if approved by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska, will go into effect Jan. 1.
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Update: Troopers arrest Kenai man accused of sexual abuse of a minor
A judge issued an arrest warrant for Kevin Ray Hunter, who was indicted on Wednesday for allegedly abusing…
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New van will expand Soldotna senior center’s service capacity
Soldotna Senior Citizens, Inc., recently purchased a 15-passenger van using funds donated by the Rasmuson Foundation and several…
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Bjorkman, Ruffridge and Elam host town hall
The lawmakers wanted to hear from constituents before the legislative session begins.
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DNR receives “mixed” public input on proposed Kenai Peninsula State Forest
The potential proposal would expand the Tanana Valley State Forest by 600,000 acres.
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Soldotna chamber lights up the town
Hundreds of folks gathered at the visitor center for the Holiday Christmas Tree Lighting last week.
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Peninsula radio receives ‘stabilization’ funds from national nonprofit
The Public Media Bridge Fund awarded an “initial” round of stabilization grants equaling $26 million to 74 organizations…
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Peninsula organizations awarded mental health trust grants
Organizations in Nikiski and Kenai received funding from the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority.
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Kenai moves to purchase rights-of-way from Kenai Native Association
The Kenai City Council last week authorized $200,000 for the Wildwood Drive Rehabilitation Project.
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Assembly will ask state legislature for authority to enact caps on real property tax assessments
Mayor Peter Micciche said a 34% increase over three years has created “real financial hardships” for many in…
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Assembly accepts state funding for community assistance program
The funding will be disbursed to unincorporated communities in the Kenai Peninsula Borough for projects under the state…
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Soldotna artist awarded Rasmuson Foundation grant
Lester Nelson-Gacal will use the funds to create a handmade, illustrated book about his father’s final year.
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Cook Inlet area closed to big skate bycatch retention
The closure is effective in Cook Inlet Area state waters through Dec. 31.