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Borough to hold special meeting to consider funding for winter storm damage
Storms caused power outages, late-starts for schools, landslides and flooding in some areas.
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Dunleavy backs off cuts, looks to Legislature to rework state spending
Governor calls budget a ‘starting point’ for discussions.
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School enrollment dips, despite population growth
Fewer students than expected enrolled in peninsula schools this year.
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Tustumena Elementary School recognized nationally
Every year, two schools are chosen to represent each state.
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People who make Soldotna great
The chamber honors community members at its 61st annual Awards Luncheon.
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Troopers on alert for dangerous driving
Troopers: Plan to have a designated driver, stay the night, or call a cab.
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Dunleavy appoints nominees to Homer, Kenai Court vacancies
The two were chosen from a list of applicants put forward by the Alaska Judicial Council.
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Peninsula recovers from severe weather
Warm temperatures and rain are still forecast to continue in some areas.
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Volunteers wanted for Project Homeless Connect
Project Homeless Connect will take place in January at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex.
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Kenai to vote on funds for drug task force officer
An officer with the Kenai Police Department was a member of a regional drug task force.
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School board requests full funding from state
Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposed FY 2021 budget is expected to be released this week
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UA Regents look ahead at reductions, tuition increases
Proposed tuition increases for fiscal year 2021 and 2022 are on the table.
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Winter storms bring floods, power outages, emergency declarations
Several weather-related events have caused damage across the entire peninsula.
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Nikiski fire station project funds approved
The additional funds brought the total cost of the project from $3.2 million to about $4.7 million.
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Assembly overrides mayor’s veto of tourism council funds
An ordinance awarding a $150,000 to the nonprofit passed at the Nov. 6 assembly meeting 6-3.
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Bazaar offers holiday crafts, give boost to hospital Auxiliary
Twenty percent of the profits from the sales at the bazaar go toward supporting the Auxiliary.
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Fish and Game proposes repeal of ban on personal watercraft in areas of Kachemak Bay
There is a 30-day public comment period open until 5 p.m. on Jan. 6, 2020.
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Soldotna mayoral rivals attend QA
Charlene Tautfest and Pete Sprague are running in a Dec. 17 special election.