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KCHS looks to improve Ed Hollier Field
Kenai Central High School has long wanted to build permanent restrooms and concessions facilities for its track and…
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Cooper Landing residents concerned about borough development in area
A desire by the Kenai Peninsula Borough to explore development on a chunk of land east of Cooper…
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Fish forecast falls below 20-year average
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is predicting a more plentiful sockeye salmon run in Cook Inlet…
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Borough to use grant funds for COVID treatments, testing
The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly approved a spending plan for the funds during the body’s Feb. 1 meeting
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Assembly, school board need to be reapportioned
Some areas of the Kenai Peninsula are gaining new residents at faster rates than other areas, and it’s…
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State announces 21 COVID deaths
The state Department of Health and Social Services reported 21 more COVID-19 deaths Wednesday, pushing the total to…
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Soldotna Chamber hosts awards event
The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2021 awards ceremony Wednesday, recognizing outstanding city businesses that have persevered…
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Nikiski, Seward host Valentine’s events
Whether you’re looking for a date this Valentine’s weekend or want to spend some quality time with your…
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Board of ed approves hundreds of teacher contracts
Board approval came earlier than usual this year
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School mask policies frustrate some community members
To mask or not to mask? The question continues to cause headaches within the Kenai Peninsula Borough School…
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Masks made available as COVID cases remain high
The central peninsula is offering more free COVID-19 mitigation measures now, as cases in Alaska are still at…
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District developing 5-year plan for schools
The plan will be informed by data collected via surveys distributed throughout the district community
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Firm updates council on efforts to market Kenai to visitors
During 2021, the company seized opportunities to highlight local businesses and promoted relocation to Kenai
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Borough to lobby state for $87 million for local projects
The projects include funds for a new fire station, school district relocation and flood mitigation
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Alcohol industry overhaul bill heads to Senate floor
A key focus of the bill is the consolidation of Alaska’s existing licensing and permitting regulations.
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As Exit Glacier recedes, park seeks new management plan
The glacier has retreated by about 2,300 feet in the last 13 years
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District nixes contact tracing for schools with universal masking
When a school moves to universal masking, nurse and staff time is “no longer dedicated” to contact tracing