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Community meeting in Homer to focus on proposed state forest
The Department of Natural Resources will continue to gather community input on the potential establishment of a Kenai…
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Kenai City Council considers possible uses for Challenger Center
One option would assess the facility’s potential as the new public safety building.
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District superintendent dispels rumors about student construction
Superintendent Clayton Holland said student involvement in Seward High School construction is “based on rumor, not fact.”
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Ice fishing opens on some Kenai National Wildlife Refuge lakes
Snowmachines are permitted for ice fishing access on Hidden, Kelly, Petersen, Engineer and Watson lakes.
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School district projects $7.5 million budget deficit for fiscal year 2027
Decreased enrollment and increased property values mean less local and state funding.
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Bjorkman, Ruffridge and Elam host town hall
The lawmakers wanted to hear from constituents before the legislative session begins.
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Peninsula organizations awarded mental health trust grants
Organizations in Nikiski and Kenai received funding from the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority.
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Kenai moves to purchase rights-of-way from Kenai Native Association
The Kenai City Council last week authorized $200,000 for the Wildwood Drive Rehabilitation Project.
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Assembly will ask state legislature for authority to enact caps on real property tax assessments
Mayor Peter Micciche said a 34% increase over three years has created “real financial hardships” for many in…
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Assembly accepts state funding for community assistance program
The funding will be disbursed to unincorporated communities in the Kenai Peninsula Borough for projects under the state…
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Seward shore power project moves into preliminary design phase
The project will create jobs, reduce cruise ship emissions and provide a backup power grid.
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Department of Natural Resources seeks public input on proposed Kenai Peninsula State Forest
DNR is gathering community perspectives during several meetings this week.
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Kenaitze Indian Tribe unveils Kahtnu Area Transit
The fixed bus route offers 13 stops between Nikiski and Sterling.
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Kicking off a month of holiday festivities
Last weekend’s holiday events, including the annual Christmas Comes to Kenai and the Soldotna Turkey Trot, drew folks…
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Kasilof community supports man who lost home in fire
Longtime Kasilof resident Clayton Whisamore’s home burned down on Nov. 10.
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Kenai City Council appoints new member
Glenese Pettey was appointed to fulfill a vacant seat on the council.
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Ruffridge receives national bipartisanship award
The award highlights what’s possible when leaders prioritize their communities over politics.
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Soldotna council streamlines city election process
The Soldotna City Council last week voted to align city and state election dates and seek additional means…
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Kenai National Wildlife Refuge to allow permitted firewood collection
Permitted individuals may gather up to five cords of wood beginning Nov. 19.
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Cook Inletkeeper program promotes community engagement
Backyard Salmonscapes aims to map undocumented salmon habitat with the help of volunteers.