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Musician hailing from Kenai receives Rasmuson grant
Keeley Boyle will record an album of songs about her grandparents’ Nikiski home.
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Kenai asks for fishery economic disaster declaration
The Kenai City Council requested that Gov. Dunleavy declare a disaster and support a recovery plan for the…
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SoHi girls 3-peat at state wrestling championships
The boys team placed second and saw five wrestlers win state titles in the Division I tournament.
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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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2 Soldotna troopers indicted on federal civil rights violations
Joseph Miller and Jason Woodruff were charged with federal criminal civil rights violations on Dec. 16.
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Calderwood pretrial hearing rescheduled
The omnibus hearing for Kirby Calderwood was continued to Jan. 21. Trial week is currently scheduled for Feb.…
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Homer Electric Association announces rate increase
The proposed increase, if approved by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska, will go into effect Jan. 1.
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Update: Troopers arrest Kenai man accused of sexual abuse of a minor
A judge issued an arrest warrant for Kevin Ray Hunter, who was indicted on Wednesday for allegedly abusing…
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New van will expand Soldotna senior center’s service capacity
Soldotna Senior Citizens, Inc., recently purchased a 15-passenger van using funds donated by the Rasmuson Foundation and several…
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DNR receives “mixed” public input on proposed Kenai Peninsula State Forest
The potential proposal would expand the Tanana Valley State Forest by 600,000 acres.
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SoHi wrestling wins regional title; 31 wrestlers advance to state
22 boys and nine girls will compete in the state tournament this weekend.
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Soldotna chamber lights up the town
Hundreds of folks gathered at the visitor center for the Holiday Christmas Tree Lighting last week.
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Peninsula radio receives ‘stabilization’ funds from national nonprofit
The Public Media Bridge Fund awarded an “initial” round of stabilization grants equaling $26 million to 74 organizations…
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SoHi hockey claims 3rd Carlin Cup victory
The Soldotna varsity hockey team defeated Homer 9-1 Saturday at Kevin Bell Arena.
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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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Soldotna artist awarded Rasmuson Foundation grant
Lester Nelson-Gacal will use the funds to create a handmade, illustrated book about his father’s final year.
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Cook Inlet area closed to big skate bycatch retention
The closure is effective in Cook Inlet Area state waters through Dec. 31.
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Kenai man sentenced for sexual abuse of minor, possession of child pornography
Joshua Aseltine was sentenced on Dec. 4 to serve 28 years in prison.
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State proposes changes to material sales regulations
The Department of Natural Resources is proposing changes to regulations related to material sales and conveyances to state…