PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — A funding crunch for aid to North Korea has become so severe 500,000 rural schoolchildren are as of this month… Continue reading
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — A coalition of Fairbanks residents and community groups in Alaska’s two biggest cities have filed a civil lawsuit against the U.S.… Continue reading
A camera installed to watch winter ice build-up in Cook Inlet could also be used to monitor the City of Kenai’s busy dipnet beaches. While… Continue reading
Tribal healthcare providers in Alaska are set to receive $193 million in payments for past work, with more settlements expected.Six providers will receive payment for… Continue reading
Resources for All Alaskans, a group formed to combat an proposed initiative to ban commercial setnet fishing in certain parts of the state, met in… Continue reading
The floating dock in Skagway, the same one which serves as a loading ramp for ferry passengers, is now on the bottom of the sea… Continue reading
The tourism season is starting earlier than expected this year. Officials announced Thursday that Juneau will see its first cruise ship Saturday, instead of next… Continue reading
Sometimes a small gesture has a big impact. When the Kenai Home Depot installed a sign that reserved two front parking spaces for United States… Continue reading
JUNEAU (AP) — While lawmakers reached a tentative agreement on the education package that sent their session into overtime, another long-simmering issue re-emerged.The House late… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Alaska’s second season, that of road construction, is upon us.The Parks Highway will get a major facelift starting this year, with a dozen… Continue reading
Soles shoulder-width apart, the unyielding, uniformed frame of Alaska State Trooper Ronny Simmons stood before a silent group of Kenai Peninsula College residents. “Don’t ask… Continue reading
The LeeShore Center Community Survey revealed raised awareness within the Kenai Peninsula Community for the Green Dot violence prevention strategy, which launched this month. Executive… Continue reading
The Soldotna City Council decided against purchasing the Birch Ridge Golf Course. A resolution instructing City Manager Mark Dixson to negotiate an agreement for… Continue reading
Just over 228,000 copies of the Southcentral Alaska sportfishing regulations book were printed and are being dropped off in communities all over the Kenai Peninsula… Continue reading
A modest crowd attended the the Kenai Peninsula College Earth Day celebration, sacrificing an evening of fair weather to learn about the Kenai National Wildlife… Continue reading
A handful of break-ins around the central Kenai Peninsula over the past couple of weeks have left some businesses owners frustrated.Steve Stuber, owner of Lea’s… Continue reading
JUNEAU — Lawmakers late Wednesday announced a tentative deal on an education package, the issue that sent them into an extended legislative session.The compromise, unveiled… Continue reading
The Soldotna City Council on Wednesday turned down the possibility of purchasing the Birch Ridge Golf Course, ending a community-wide discussion that began in October.… Continue reading
Dust permeated the air as an excavator crunched down on a building sectioned off by yellow “Do Not Enter” tape on Tuesday in Kenai.Kenai Catering… Continue reading
Staff at a glitzy New York City restaurant murmured with anticipation for the grand entrance of Dolly Levi, a charismatic matchmaker wearing a fluffy pink… Continue reading