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Peninsula reports 22 new COVID-19 cases over weekend
On Tuesday, the Kenai Peninsula Borough had an average daily 14-day case rate of 6.18 cases per 100,000…
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Vaccine clinic appointments still available on peninsula
A map of vaccine providers can be found on DHSS’ COVID-19 vaccine website at covidvax.alaska.gov.
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‘Get the vaccine’
Amid growing concern of long-term COVID symptoms, public health officials urge vigilance
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State to acquire Kasilof wetlands for preservation project
The project in Kasilof will protect 283 acres of coastal wetland habitat in the Kasilof River Flats.
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House Republicans balk at cruise ship waiver language
Members don’t want to ask for federal executive order
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Tshibaka announces run for Murkowski’s Alaska Senate seat
Tshibaka posted on social media a copy of her resignation letter as department commissioner.
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Avalanche shuts down section of Seward Highway
The avalanche took place at Mile 45, cutting off peninsula residents’ route to Anchorage.
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Borough, cities, to expand vaccine efforts with state grant
The state has about $37.5 million available to be distributed to borough and city governments.
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Expect delays when traveling through Cooper Landing this summer
Work will focus on the first 2 miles of the project, near the west end of the existing…
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Czech billionaire among 5 killed in helicopter crash
The chartered helicopter was conducting heli-ski operations.
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State, refuge to tackle invasive pike problem
The species threatens native fish populations in the area, including rainbow trout and juvenile salmon.
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A crash course in fly-fishing
The tutorial was presented by the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge in partnership with the Kenai Chamber of Commerce…
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Sterling man sentenced for 2001 sexual assault and kidnapping
The man was sentenced to serve 37 years in prison.
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1 in 4 eligible Alaskans fully vaccinated
Nearly 40% — 39.7% — of Alaskans 16 and older had received at least one dose of their…
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House passes emergency declaration bill
The House Coalition is made of mostly Democrats and independents and is led by Speaker Louise Stutes, R-Kodiak.
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Soldotna identifies hazards in mitigation plan
The city last adopted a hazard mitigation plan in 2016.
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KPBSD to save teaching positions with federal funds
Through the federal CARES Act, the district received about $2.3 million in original ESSER funds.
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More large vaccine clinics planned for the central peninsula
As of Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., there were multiple large-scale vaccine clinics planned on the central peninsula.