JUNEAU, Alaska — President Barack Obama is proposing to designate the vast majority of Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as a wilderness area, including its… Continue reading
When it comes to dealing with a campus shooting incident, students in Soldotna have all been taught the same things — drop to the floor,… Continue reading
Have you ever given someone a really bad first impression of you? I have, and I wished that I could do it over. But, as… Continue reading
When many Soldotna area students travel to school, they reflect on their schoolwork. Now their clothes will reflect as well. To better ensure the safety… Continue reading
Despite more than thirty years of fishing around Alaska, Kasilof fisherman Rob Nelson had never let out a net hoping to catch pollock before December.… Continue reading
JUNEAU, Alaska — Alaska lawmakers hope to fast track a bill that would decriminalize marijuana, but legalization advocates disagree with the way legislators propose going… Continue reading
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Even with the budget cuts proposed by Gov. Bill Walker for next year, the state will still face the potential of… Continue reading
After the success of the Kenai Public Library’s 2011 expansion project, during which the library moved into the building it currently occupies, the seven members… Continue reading
Editor's note: This story has been updated as it contained incorrect information. The conviction was reversed not because of a store promotion that would have… Continue reading
It’s been five years since local Special Olympic bowlers have gone on to the State Tournament and returned with the first place trophy. Special Olympic… Continue reading
As the old year passed and the new one arrived, the art on the walls of The Flats Bistro on K-Beach Rd. remained and shall… Continue reading
Before a record crowd of 215 the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce (SCC) honored local individuals and businesses last week at their 56th Awards Celebration. “The… Continue reading
Despite concerns about the state’s fiscal situation, the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly on Tuesday approved the addition of a new special assistant to the mayor,… Continue reading
During a special election on Feb. 3, Soldotna voters will determine if the process for developing a home rule law charter will begin. If the… Continue reading
A Tyonek man was arrested Tuesday over a threatening Facebook post that left village residents concerned for their welfare. He told Alaska State Troopers he… Continue reading
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Attorney General Craig Richards has hired a retired state court judge to serve as a special investigator to look into allegations… Continue reading
Companies need to update or review their drug policies.That was the message of Renee Schofield, CEO of The Safety Specialists, who spoke at the Kenai/Soldotna… Continue reading
JUNEAU — A legislative committee that can fine Alaska lawmakers for ethics violations now wants a way to collect, but members couldn’t agree on how… Continue reading
JUNEAU — Gov. Bill Walker called on Alaskans to pull together, and not panic, as the state faces multibillion-dollar budget deficits amid a fall in… Continue reading
