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Health official picked for state marijuana regulatory board
Eliza Muse’s appointment to the Marijuana Control Board’s public health seat was effective June 25.
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3 new COVID deaths reported; officials encourage vaccines as delta variant spreads
On Friday, the state announced another 108 COVID cases, which included seven on the Kenai Peninsula.
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‘I don’t know why people didn’t see it’
Spruce bark beetle infestations overtake peninsula trees
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Dipnet area expanded; limits increased on the Kasilof
Dipnetting is only allowed for Alaska residents with personal-use permits.
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Scholarships and grants to continue but UAS roof will have to wait
UAS loses out on roof repair.
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Soldotna’s mini-grant applications now available
The grants fund civic programs, services, projects and events that contribute to Soldotna residents’ overall quality of life.
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Gov announces $215M in vetoes —lawmakers’ per diem payments, PFD are among cuts
Announcement prompts strong pushback.
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Troopers target dangerous driving
Troopers announce “robust” DUI enforcement and increased patrols over July 4 weekend
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State updates roadkill salvage process
The Alaska Department of Public Safety launched a new virtual roadkill salvage database on Thursday.
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Man reunites with pup after bear attack
Jason Umbriaco was hospitalized after the brown bear with two cubs bit him twice Sunday.
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Dunleavy reignites fight over judicial picks
He questioned why a judge, who was pushed by his recent council appointee, wasn’t among the finalists.
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Broadcasters group decries lawmaker’s Facebook post
House Rep. Ron Gillham, who represents the Kenai-Soldotna area, posted a meme comparing journalists, medics to Nazis.
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Reminder: Fireworks banned in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Although a popular Independence Day tradition, the use of fireworks is banned in the Kenai Peninsula Borough.
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Seward plans COVID recovery money for city’s lost revenue
While the city does not know exactly how much it will receive through ARPA, estimates suggest it will…
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Seward to spend cruise grant funds on community child care
Seward was one of six Alaskan communities Norwegian Cruise Line awarded money
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Multinational Air Force exercise wraps up successfully
Three nations and hundreds of aircraft participated.
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School district receives CDC grant for COVID testing
The $1.3 million awarded to the district through the grant is in addition to a third round of…