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
The search for the next Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Superintendent has begun. The application period opened Friday, and will close Feb. 16. The school… Continue reading
Alaska Gov. Bill Walker on Tuesday appointed Sam Cotten to serve as commissioner of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Cotten, who is currently… Continue reading
JUNEAU — The Alaska Legislature convened Tuesday for a session expected to focus heavily on the state’s budget deficit, a shortfall that has been made… Continue reading
Alaska Board of Fisheries Chairman Karl Johnstone resigned Tuesday, and a longtime Cook Inlet commercial fisheries advocate has been nominated to replace him. Gov. Bill… Continue reading
Alaska’s already tight budget is set to get a little snugger for some communities dependent on national forests. At the end of last year, Congress… Continue reading
