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Masks now optional at Soldotna city facilities
The Soldotna City Council will also consider the repeal of the city’s COVID-19 disaster declaration during their May…
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Alaska gains jobs but doesn’t reach pre-pandemic levels
Numbers still lagged what they were before the pandemic, per state report.
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‘Not out of fear’: Kenai extends disaster declaration
Those in favor of extending the declaration said it may make the process of accepting federal funds easier…
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Cases decrease as more get vaccinated, but officials say the pandemic isn’t over yet
Although positive COVID cases are decreasing overall, the state continues to see more of the B.1.1.7 coronavirus variant.
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Tourists expected to make their way to Seward this summer, even if it’s not on a cruise ship
Tourism in Seward dropped between 60% and 80% last year.
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COVID-19 resources not affected by malware attack
COVID-19 vaccine appointment scheduling and the data dashboards can still be accessed through covid19.alaska.gov.
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4 new COVID deaths reported Tuesday
The state also saw 56 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the statewide total to 66,867.
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Peninsula businesses report worker shortage
Local business owners say it’s “almost impossible” to fill open positions.
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Convenience is key moving forward with vaccination, officials say
On Friday, one of the first mass walk-in vaccine clinics on the peninsula was offered at Soldotna Prep…
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1 in 2 Alaskans 16 and older have received at least 1 dose of vaccine
44.16% of residents 16 and older in the Kenai Peninsula Borough had received at least one dose of…
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A ‘blip’ in budgeting history; Soldotna crafts post-pandemic budget
The city took a smaller financial hit than initially anticipated.
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State to stop $300 weekly federal unemployment aid boost
Alaska joins at least 12 other states that have said they will stop providing the extra benefit paid…
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U.S. Senate passes bill that could allow cruise ships to come to Alaska
It now heads to the House.
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Brown Bears spectator limit boosted to 750 for Friday’s game
The spectator limit at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex has fluctuated between 250 and 750 since February.
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SBA’s Restaurant Revitalization Fund: Apply now!
The American Rescue Plan Act established the RRF to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses…
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Officials: New guidance positive sign but Alaskans still at risk
CDC says fully vaccinated people can safely gather without masks.
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Youth 12-15 years old can now get vaccinated
Borough emergency management is working to assist the Pfizer vaccine rollout efforts to the new eligible population.
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State reports 2 new deaths as cases continue downward trend
DHSS reported 62 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, a drop from over 100 reported a week ago.