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
Very little has changed behind the tinted windows of Sharp’s Billiards in the time since it closed. The seven pool tables stand beneath the retro-style… Continue reading
KPC may see impact from state level cuts With the state of Alaska proposing millions in cuts to the University of Alaska’s 2017 budget,… Continue reading
HOUSTON — Oil prices will more than double by 2020 as current low prices lead drillers to cut investment in new production and gradually reduce… Continue reading
In an effort to do more than discuss the issue of homelessness on the Kenai Peninsula a group of local agencies and volunteers five years… Continue reading
Replacing the regular Soldotna Chamber of Commerce (SCC) luncheon last week was an SCC Mixer hosted at St. Elias Brewing. President of the SCC board… Continue reading
Flappers returned to the Kenai Peninsula last week as the Kenai Peninsula Association of Realtors (KPAR) returned to the days of the Roaring 20’s for… Continue reading
The Kenai Peninsula Tourism & Marketing Council (KPTMC) hosted a record breaking sold out event at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex February 13th. With three… Continue reading
Local representatives of the Alaska Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Project said that although their leaders have spoken of possible delays, employees of the project remain… Continue reading
