Sexual assault prevention took the spotlight at the Capitol last week as legislators heard testimony from child sexual abuse survivors. If passed this session, HB23,… Continue reading
After nearly a dozen years of running the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, executive director Michelle Glaves is moving on. Tami Murray, the current Visitor Center… Continue reading
Never before have scholarships played such an important role in students’ lives, specifically because the funds awarded are gifted and do not have to be… Continue reading
More than a hundred people gathered on Friday night to celebrate marriage during a special Valentine’s party at the Kenai Senior Center.The event included a… Continue reading
JUNEAU — The U.S. Bureau of Land Management issued a final decision Friday that it said will open the way for the first oil and… Continue reading
JUNEAU — Education officials said the state’s school rating system, now in its third year, is an improvement compared to the former system.State education department… Continue reading
Monday 1:00 p.m.The House Judiciary Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 79 Marijuana Regulation; Controlled Substance; Crimes; Defenses. Testimony will be taken.Monday… Continue reading
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Members of the House Finance Committee pushed back against parts of Gov. Bill Walker’s budget plan Thursday, questioning if some of… Continue reading
For the second year in a row, the Tustumena 200 sled dog race has been canceled due to insufficient levels of snow. The annual race… Continue reading
For the 19th year, an army of volunteers will host a wine tasting event Saturday to raise money for Hospice of the Central Peninsula and… Continue reading
With the impending statewide legalization of marijuana for personal use, the city of Soldotna is hoping to clarify some city laws. At Wednesday’s Soldotna City… Continue reading
Senior managers of CH2M Hill were in Alaska Feb. 4 meeting with the company’s employees.Their message: The company’s oil and gas business is no longer… Continue reading
Organizations across the country, including those on the Kenai Peninsula, are promoting “Through With Chew Week.” From Feb. 16-20, smokeless tobacco users can learn about… Continue reading
Soldotna City Council members have shot down the Central Peninsula Health Foundation’s plan to acquire the Birch Ridge Golf Course. At the Soldotna City Council… Continue reading
JUNEAU — Alaska Supreme Court Chief Justice Dana Fabe on Wednesday stressed the importance of working with tribal courts and the need to maintain rural… Continue reading
JUNEAU — The president and CEO of Alaska Aerospace Corp. said Wednesday that the state-owned corporation would like to become a private company.Craig Campbell told… Continue reading
Alaska not only presents farmers with different growing conditions than the Lower 48, but different market conditions as well. A workshop held on Wednesday at… Continue reading
Health care costs are out of control, according to Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Mike Navarre.Speaking at the Kenai and Soldotna joint Chambers of Commerce luncheon… Continue reading
