The proposed increase, if approved by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska, will go into effect Jan. 1.
The omnibus hearing for Kirby Calderwood was continued to Jan. 21. Trial week is currently scheduled for Feb. 17, barring finalization of a plea agreement.
Joseph Miller and Jason Woodruff were charged with federal criminal civil rights violations on Dec. 16.
A judge issued an arrest warrant for Kevin Ray Hunter, who was indicted on Wednesday for allegedly abusing multiple juveniles.
Soldotna Senior Citizens, Inc., recently purchased a 15-passenger van using funds donated by the Rasmuson Foundation and several local businesses.
The lawmakers wanted to hear from constituents before the legislative session begins.
Hundreds of folks gathered at the visitor center for the Holiday Christmas Tree Lighting last week.
The Public Media Bridge Fund awarded an “initial” round of stabilization grants equaling $26 million to 74 organizations nationwide impacted by the loss of federal funding.
The potential proposal would expand the Tanana Valley State Forest by 600,000 acres.
Organizations in Nikiski and Kenai received funding from the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority.
The Kenai City Council last week authorized $200,000 for the Wildwood Drive Rehabilitation Project.
Mayor Peter Micciche said a 34% increase over three years has created “real financial hardships” for many in the borough.
Lester Nelson-Gacal will use the funds to create a handmade, illustrated book about his father’s final year.
The funding will be disbursed to unincorporated communities in the Kenai Peninsula Borough for projects under the state Community Assistance Program.
Joshua Aseltine was sentenced on Dec. 4 to serve 28 years in prison.
The Department of Natural Resources is proposing changes to regulations related to material sales and conveyances to state agencies.
The closure is effective in Cook Inlet Area state waters through Dec. 31.
