‘It feels so hometown’
68th Annual Soldotna Progress Days parade brings festivity to city streets
News
Progress Days block party keeps celebration going
Vendors, food trucks, carnival games and contests entertained hundreds
Toxin associated with amnesic shellfish poisoning not detected in Kachemak Bay mussels
Federal education funding to be released after monthlong delay
Anchor River opens up to Dollies, non-King salmon fishing
Crash that killed husband of former congresswoman was overloaded with moose meat and antlers, NTSB says
Work continues on Kenai Bluff stabilization project
Sports
Nels Dahl wins 3rd Soldotna Cycle Series race of season
Nels Dahl won the third Soldotna Cycle Series race of the season Thursday at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna.… Continue reading
Legion state tourney: Twins top Ketchikan with 6-run rally in bottom of 8th
The Post 20 Twins defeated Ketchikan Post 3 11-10 on Friday at the first day of the 73rd Alaska Legion… Continue reading
Karl Danielson wins 3rd Salmon Run Series race of season
Running roundup: Items on Lindquist, Ostrander, Hope Wagon Trail Run, Skinny Raven Half
Post 20 Twins carry 14-game winning streak into state tourney
Dipnest Fest: Alaska Rugby Union Hall of Fame event with a Hall of Fame organizer
Reeling ‘Em In: Watching the fish roll in
Opinion
Opinion: Anti-everything governor
Nothing wrong with being an obstinate contrarian, unless you would rather learn, build consensus, truly govern and get something done.
Opinion: Big beautiful wins for Alaska in the Big Beautiful Bill
The legislation contains numerous provisions to unleash Alaska’s extraordinary resource economy.
Outdoors and Recreation
Volunteers revitalize Kenai scout park
Kenai’s Erik Hansen Scout Park overlooks the mouth of the Kenai River in Old Town.
Reeling ‘Em In: Kudos to anglers who adhere to fishing regulations
Line launchers mimicking the scofflaw’s method is one of the reasons fish get spooked and quit biting.
Life
Southcentral cat rescue seeking foster homes, adopters for stray felines
In 2024, the organization helped rescue 589 cats.
Arts and Entertainment
Salmonfest to return for 15th year of fish, love and music
This year’s festival will take place from Aug. 1-3 at the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds in Ninilchik.
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Results posted for Races 1 and 2 at Soldotna Cycle Series
Flora wins Modified Dirty 30 at Twin City Raceway
Insurance authorization bill sponsored by Bjorkman, Ruffidge becomes law
Janssen, Fallon win 1st 2 weeks of Salmon Run Series
Ninilchik residents consider creation of service area to fund pool
KBNERR warns of potential harmful algal bloom in Kachemak Bay
Former school district custodian pleads guilty to sexual abuse of a minor
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