Life
Celebrating unity and diversity
An array of groups offered prayers and songs at The National Day of Prayer concert in Soldotna.
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Sterling Highway reconstruction delayed
The project, which spans from Anchor Point to Baycrest Hill, is anticipated to begin next spring.
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33rd Shorebird Festival starts next week
This year’s festival, running May 7-11, features “Wildlife DJ” Dr. Ben Mirin as keynote speaker.
Life
Rasmuson Foundation accepting applications for Individual Artist Awards
Project Awards are for short-term projects that clearly benefit the artist and their development.
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HEA elects status quo board
President Dan Furlong, Deputy Secretary Wayne Ogle and Director Erin McKittrick will all retain their seats.
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Education funding bill passes Legislature with veto-proof margin
Education commissioner tells school districts to support governor’s policy goals or risk losing funds.
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Spend more for programs or PFDs? Legislators say reality may mean less money for both.
As protesters plea for reverse to program cuts, Senate budget leader says PFD may shrink to $1,000.
Sports
Tuesday soccer: Kenai boys topple Nikiski; SoHi scores sweep in Homer
The Kenai boys soccer team defeated Nikiski 13-0 on Tuesday in Peninsula Conference action at Ed Hollier Field…
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2 dead, 1 hospitalized in Nanwalek plane crash
The crash occurred near the airport Monday afternoon.
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Kenai begins community conversation about parks and recreation master plan
The city is undertaking a yearlong process to create a guiding document for the next 20 years of…
Life
Soldotna Music Series announces lineup, starts June 4
The Levitt AMP Soldotna Music Series will bring performances to Soldotna Creek Park each Wednesday.
Sports
Monday: Smith pitches Kenai Central baseball past Soldotna
The Kenai Central baseball team defeated Soldotna 4-3 on Monday in Northern Lights Conference action at the Soldotna…
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Tourism working group gets 2-month extension
In a 3-3 vote, the working group had earlier this month rejected a draft document with proposed recommendations.
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Update: Effort to rush compromise education bill through Legislature hits snag due to ‘drafting error’
Bill returned to Senate, which passed it 19-1, to fix error in amendment; House vote expected by Wednesday
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KPEDD forum focuses on borough economy, vision for future
Where most economic indicators suggest fairly good health, housing appears to be a cause for concern, according to…
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Kenai man pleads guilty to 2019 sexual assault
The man was arrested Dec. 4, 2019, after a person reported several injuries at a local hospital.
Sports
Track: SoHi girls, boys sweep meets in Kodiak; Homer girls, boys take 2nd at Wasilla Invite
The Soldotna and Seward track and field teams traveled to Seward for meets Friday and Saturday.
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Saturday soccer: Ketchikan boys, Wasilla girls win soccer tourneys
The Ketchikan boys won the Kenai Invitational Cup and the Wasilla girls won the Homer Soccer Tourney to…
Sports
Friday baseball: Kenai tops Homer; SoHi beats Colony
The Kenai Central baseball team defeated Homer 12-8 on Friday in nonconference action at the Kenai Little League…