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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…
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Legislature narrowly votes to override education funding veto
The increase in funding from Saturday’s veto override will represent a roughly $3 million increase to the KPBSD.
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Legislature overrides veto of bill aimed at increased legislative oversight of state oil tax revenue
Lawmakers have said the somewhat obscure policy is significant in the face of missing oil tax information.
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Alaska Legislature adjourns after overriding governor vetoes
Gov. Mike Dunleavy railed against the Legislature’s adjournment as being opaque.
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Seward Silver Salmon Derby opens for 70th year on Saturday
There will also be 10 tagged fish with their own prizes, mystery weight prizes, and a guessing game…
Life
Out of the office and under the trees
Throughout this summer, the Pratt has offered guided tours centered on the “science and spirit of the forest.”
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Local author Naomi Klouda publishes dictionary for Alaska’s glaciers
Naomi Klouda was working as the editor of the Tundra Drums weekly newspaper when she began to notice…
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Youth coho fishery opens Saturday in Homer
A portion of the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon will be reserved for youth anglers on Aug. 2.
Sports
Leadens, Stockman win Powder Puff races at Twin City Raceway
Mercedes Leadens and Kyla Stockman were the winners at the Power Puff Race on Saturday, July 26, at…
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Filing period opens Friday for local elections
The filing period for candidacy applications across all six electoral races closes at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug.…
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Sockeye salmon bag limit increased on Russian River
On the nearby Kenai River, nearly 2.7 million sockeye have been counted — far beyond an escapement goal…
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Ruffridge reports back on legislative progress ahead of special session
He recapped the monthslong effort to get education funding and policy legislation across the finish line.
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Judge grants motion for acquittal on 5 charges in Erfurth trial
Nathan Erfurth, 37, is facing another 50 charges in the case.
Sports
Twins end season with loss to Service in state semis
The Post 20 Twins ended their season by losing 3-2 in nine innings to Service Post 28 on…
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Twins topple West to advance to semis at Legion state tourney
The Post 20 Twins defeated West Post 1 5-3 on Monday at the 73rd Alaska Legion Baseball State…
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Kenai Peninsula represented by 3 in 2025 Summer of Heroes
The program spotlights Alaska youth driving change in their communities.