Voters will decide whether to form a charter commission during a special election this May.The Soldotna City Council approved a resolution with a 5-2 vote… Continue reading
Tensions ran high at the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly’s discussion about local option zoning districts on Tuesday.The assembly has been discussing a comprehensive rewrite of… Continue reading
Friday 8:30 a.m.The Joint Legislative Budget & Audit Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss Public comment to assist the contractors conducting the performance… Continue reading
The former Alaskalanes bowling alley and Kenai property on which it stands are up for lease or purchase from its owner, the city of Kenai.… Continue reading
A special election to revisit the idea of making Soldotna a home-rule city has been set.The Soldotna City Council adopted a resolution at its Wednesday… Continue reading
Parents forming the play-based, cooperative preschool in Nikiski are now looking for a designated space. A local church is their target location, and plans are… Continue reading
The night before entrepreneurs across Alaska were able to apply for marijuana business licenses, the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly affirmed its local regulations.With a few… Continue reading
JUNEAU — Alaska lawmakers are poised to consider legislation that would bar school districts from contracting with abortion services providers or allowing them to offer… Continue reading
JUNEAU — The Alaska Senate passed legislation Wednesday that would allow regulators of Alaska’s up-and-coming legal marijuana industry to obtain national criminal history checks on… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — The National Transportation Safety Board released reports Wednesday outlining factual information on two fatal Alaska commuter airplane crashes.Included in the reports are a… Continue reading
It’s not easy to raise the dead. The men and women raising the 96-foot tugboat Challenger found that out Sunday afternoon as they attempted to… Continue reading
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District will receive $1.2 million more from the state than originally estimated for the current school year.Unexpected enrollment increases in… Continue reading
On Tuesday, Kenai Peninsula Republicans will be able to weigh in on their preferred presidential candidate.The Presidential Preference Poll, the Alaska version of the caucus… Continue reading
JUNEAU — A regulatory board in Alaska today will begin accepting applications for marijuana business licenses — the next step in setting up the state’s… Continue reading
JUNEAU (AP) — Alaska Democrats have sued the state after Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott denied the party’s request to allow candidates not affiliated with a… Continue reading
Monday 1:00 p.m.The House Resources Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 247 Tax; Credits; Interest; Refunds; Oil & Gas with Continuation of… Continue reading
Update, 3:30 p.m.:The small stream flood advisory issued by the National Weather Service for the western Kenai Peninsula has been extended to Thursday.The advisory is… Continue reading
Chambers set schedules ■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce meets today at noon at Froso’s Restaurant in Soldotna. A presentation by Soldotna Speakers is planned.… Continue reading
JUNEAU — The Senate Judiciary Committee examined legislation Monday aimed at boosting enforcement of Alaska’s ban on texting while driving. It would reduce the penalty… Continue reading
