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KPBSD considers 4 candidates for Homer High School principal position
School district held public interviews Wednesday, April 9.
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Alaska Legislature passes $1,000 per student funding boost, despite governor vowing to veto it
In an 11 to 9 vote, senators narrowly passed House Bill 69.
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Tułen Charter School set for fall opening
The school’s curriculum integrates Dena’ina language, culture and traditional values.
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Micciche says borough budget will include $57 million for schools
The mayor’s budget still has to be approved by the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly.
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Education bill with $1,000 BSA hike — and nothing else — gets to Senate floor; veto by Dunleavy expected
Senate president says action on lower per-student education funding increase likely if veto override fails.
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Soldotna graduate Hagelund uncorks top high jump in Alaska history
Soldotna High School graduate Adarra Hagelund leapt to the top of the NAIA outdoor leaderboard this season on…
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Students, parents speak against proposed defunding of Quest gifted program
The program is the largest single line-item cut included in all three potential budget scenarios crafted for the…
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Kenai Alternative would lose staff member under proposed district budgets
Students, staff champion school as “home” for students in need.
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Trial for troopers indicted for felony assault delayed to 2026
The change comes four months after a judge set a “date-certain” trial for June.
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Soldotna boys soccer notches victory over Clarkston
The Soldotna boys soccer team opened its season with a 5-1 victory over a squad from Clarkston, Washington,…
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KPBSD budgeting in ‘no-win situation’
School board plans to advance budget with significant reductions in staff and programs while assuming a $680 BSA…
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Legislators hear fishing concerns at joint town hall
Sen. Jesse Bjorkman and Reps. Justin Ruffridge and Bill Elam fielded questions and addressed a number of issues…
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Kenai boys soccer defeats team from Clarkston, Washington
The host Kenai Central boys soccer team opened its season with a 2-0 victory over a squad from…
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Assembly to consider request to Alaska Legislature for 5% property tax increase cap
The resolution was postponed until the next meeting amid questions from assembly members about how the cap might…
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‘We just need more time’
Nikolaevsk advocated keeping their school open during a KPBSD community meeting last week.
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SoHi gets 2 individual wins, 4 relay wins at Big C Relays; Seward’s Liljemark wins high jump
The Soldotna track and field team took two individual titles and four relay titles, while Seward nabbed an…
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Hundreds turn out in Homer, Soldotna to protest actions of Trump administration
Signs expressed support for federal programs, services and employees, as well as diversity, democracy and science.
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Wolverines sweep weekend from Brown Bears
For the second straight weekend, the Anchorage Wolverines were able to pull off a two-game sweep over the…
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Seldovia man found dead in submerged vehicle
83-year-old Seldovia resident Roger Wallin Sr. was declared missing on March 31.
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Augustine Island geothermal lease sale opens
Tracts are available on the northern half of the island, located in the lower Cook Inlet.