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Ninilchik residents consider creation of service area to fund pool
The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly on Aug. 5 will consider an ordinance that would create the service area…
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Soldotna OKs $395,000 capital plan
This year’s list of capital projects is “nominal compared to some past years,” according to officials.
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Soldotna adds annexation proposal to ballot
The proposed annexation is split across five small areas around the city.
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Borough’s Kalifornsky seat to be up for election after Baisden announces plan to resign
Baisden will continue to serve through Oct. 19.
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Borough considers seasonal sales tax rate
Borough sales tax would be modified from a flat 3% to a seasonal model of 4% in summer…
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Kenai drops effort to rename South Spruce Street
The resolution would have changed the name to make it clear which road led to North Kenai Beach
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Soldotna council rejects effort to change meeting times
A resolution calling for meetings to bumped up from 6 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Planning commission withholds support for Spruce Street name change
A city council proposal would change the name to Kenai Beach Street.
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Soldotna approves 2026 and 2027 budget with flat sales and property tax
The city expects to generate more than $18 million in operating revenues while spending nearly $20 million.
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Kenai OKs $75 fine for cutting through parking lots
The move comes after months of action to prevent drivers from crossing through the parking lot of the…
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Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly OKs reduction in boroughwide mill rate
Mill rates for several service areas have also been reduced.
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Kenai approves annual budget
The city expects to generate around $74.7 million in revenue next year while spending $85.7 million.
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Soldotna delays riverfront rezoning measures
The two ordinances being considered would establish a new “Riverfront Mixed-Use District.”
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Kenai land sales proposal delayed amid council concerns
The ordinance would amend city code to add new language allowing officers and employees to participate in property…
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Micciche pushes mill rate decrease, presses state to boost education funding
Borough Mayor Peter Micciche delivered an update to the joint Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce on Wednesday.
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Soldotna council hears call to lessen chicken restrictions
The Soldotna City Council this month heard from people calling for a loosening of restrictions on raising chickens…
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Assembly kills resolution asking for option to cap property assessment increases
Alaska municipalities are required by state statute to assess all properties at their full and true value.
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Soldotna sets fees, staffing, policy for field house
After a grand opening ceremony on Aug. 16, the facility will be expected to operate in seasons.
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Micciche says borough budget will include $57 million for schools
The mayor’s budget still has to be approved by the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly.
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Legislators hear fishing concerns at joint town hall
Sen. Jesse Bjorkman and Reps. Justin Ruffridge and Bill Elam fielded questions and addressed a number of issues…