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More heated sidewalks coming to Central Peninsula Hospital
CPH Board of Directors cited the high demand for parking spaces that comply with the Americans With Disabilities…
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Peninsula businesses report worker shortage
Local business owners say it’s “almost impossible” to fill open positions.
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Convenience is key moving forward with vaccination, officials say
On Friday, one of the first mass walk-in vaccine clinics on the peninsula was offered at Soldotna Prep…
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1 in 2 Alaskans 16 and older have received at least 1 dose of vaccine
44.16% of residents 16 and older in the Kenai Peninsula Borough had received at least one dose of…
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A ‘blip’ in budgeting history; Soldotna crafts post-pandemic budget
The city took a smaller financial hit than initially anticipated.
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KPBSD recruiting new staff at most schools
The district is looking to hire more than 50 new staff members for schools across the borough.
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Soldotna council shuts down meeting move
The legislation would have allowed council members to attend more of the city’s Wednesday night music series events.
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SeaLife Center admits ringed seal from Dutch Harbor
Dutch Harbor is outside of the normal range for ringed seals.
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Brown Bears spectator limit boosted to 750 for Friday’s game
The spectator limit at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex has fluctuated between 250 and 750 since February.
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Officials: New guidance positive sign but Alaskans still at risk
CDC says fully vaccinated people can safely gather without masks.
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Lawsuit challenges Jet Ski use in bay
Coalition of environmental groups says Fish and Game’s process to rescind JetSki ban was illegal
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State unveils maps in effort to ‘unlock’ Alaska waters
The maps are part of an initiative to assert control of state lands.
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Moskios earns Alaska Afterschool Superhero award
Sierra Moskios earned the Alaska Afterschool Superhero award for her dedication to Homer youth.
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Youth 12-15 years old can now get vaccinated
Borough emergency management is working to assist the Pfizer vaccine rollout efforts to the new eligible population.
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Southcentral Alaska at increased risk for ‘severe’ wildfires in future
A study from researchers across Alaska said that the region should expect future fire seasons comparable to 2019.
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State redistricting may take longer this year
State legislative districts are redrawn by a board of five people following the decennial census.
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State reports 2 new deaths as cases continue downward trend
DHSS reported 62 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, a drop from over 100 reported a week ago.
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Summer camp registrations open at Kenai Watershed Forum
The forum canceled its summer events last year because of the coronavirus pandemic.