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Borough taking applications to fill assembly seat vacated by Elam
Elam resigned his position after winning election in November to the Alaska House of Representatives.
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Assembly to act on ordinances at Tuesday meeting
The legislation addresses public meeting comments, civil fine accrual, and a rezoning petition
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Seward adds 3rd full-time paid firefighter
Seward Fire Department is struggling to find coverage for all hours of the day, according to chief
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Assembly considers cutting an open public comment period from its meetings
There are two opportunities for open public comment during meetings of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly — one…
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Seward approves raises for city staff, rejects bed tax increase
The third and final public hearing on Seward’s budget will be held on Dec. 16
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Bjorkman will lead 2 committees in Senate
Bjorkman is set to chair the Senate Labor Commerce Committee and the Senate Transportation Committee
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Assembly OKs new Tourism Industry Working Group
Another resolution was considered in June that would have added a bed tax question to the October ballot
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Kenai PZ commission denies Canna Get Happy variance application
The proposed location is in Swanson Square next to Salvation Army along the Kenai Spur Highway
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Election 2024: Here’s who’s running in local races
The candidate filing period closed Thursday, Aug. 15
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Bjorkman property tax bill signed into law
The bill cuts property taxes for farmers and prevents transfer taxes on the sale of houses
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Bjorkman, Carpenter meet for debate hosted by local Republicans
More than 100 people turned out to hear the Nikiski lawmakers talk policy ahead of next week’s primary…
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Soldotna City Council defeats proposed residential property tax exemption
The proposed ordinance was first considered July 10
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Assembly won’t pursue further discussion on tabled bed tax resolution
Members say they’re going to work on a new version of the idea this winter
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Dunleavy signs capital budget with $3.7M in state funding for Kenai Peninsula, vetoes $3.3M
Roughly $90 million in federal funding also allocated to Kenai Peninsula
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Kenai resolution asks state not to issue license for proposed marijuana retailer
City council previously rejected a marijuana retailer at the same property in 2017
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Borough assembly introduces ordinance to amend gravel pit regs
Ordinance 2024-11 would amend borough code Chapter 21.29 to include regulations on quarries
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Kenai OKs repeal of loitering laws, curfew for minors
The policies, first enacted in 1978, are difficult to enforce and potentially violate citizens’ rights, according to the…
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Borough mayor proposes flat sales tax, mill rates in $180 million draft budget
Borough Mayor Peter Micciche emphasized sustainability and affordability
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Assembly sets school funding floor
The roughly $56.2 million amount is less than the $58.2 million requested last month but is more than…