The Alaska Department of Fish and Game plans to study the razor clams on the west side of Cook Inlet this summer. Razor clams are… Continue reading
Although the outright price for homes is cheaper in Fairbanks, buying a home may be more affordable overall in the Kenai Peninsula Borough.The average price… Continue reading
The Upper Cook Inlet commercial fishing industry will see a spike in sockeye salmon harvest this year, if the Alaska Department of Fish & Game’s… Continue reading
Much is up in the air for the Kenai Peninsula Borough’s budget for the coming year as it continues with its budget process.The borough administration… Continue reading
Though oil and gas construction spending around the state is predicted to drop, Cook Inlet is somewhat shielded by smaller producers’ investments.Most of the Cook… Continue reading
Though the economy looks grim elsewhere in the state, the Kenai Peninsula’s diverse economy has somewhat shielded local employment.While the state faces budget cuts and… Continue reading
Many Alaskans are talking about Permanent Fund Dividends this week, whether they are rushing to file by the Thursday deadline or debating Gov. Bill Walker’s… Continue reading
Cries of “Feel the Bern” filled Kenai’s Challenger Learning Center on Saturday morning as Democrats from across the central Kenai Peninsula gathered to caucus.More than… Continue reading
Gov. Bill Walker’s appointees to the Board of Fisheries moved forward again through relatively calm waters in the House Fisheries Committee on Thursday.The committee heard… Continue reading
Editor's note: This article has been updated to correct Brian Gibson's practice to hynotism, not hypnotherapy. Bonnie Nichols has helped patients with headaches. She has… Continue reading
After a record year of otter strandings, the Alaska SeaLife Center’s veterinarians are gearing up for another busy year. The Seward nonprofit received 300 reports… Continue reading
Central Peninsula Hospital is looking to update its imaging capabilities with some new equipment if the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly gives it the green light.… Continue reading
Despite pessimistic oil and gas outlooks, two companies are conducting seismic data-gathering activities on the Kenai Peninsula this spring and another is planning more exploration… Continue reading
Armored vans, private computer servers for security video, multiple accountants and dealing strictly in cash may be some maneuvers for marijuana businesses trying to operate… Continue reading
This time around, it seems like the fire opposing Robert Ruffner’s appointment to the Board of Fisheries has been beaten back.Ruffner, a Soldotna resident and… Continue reading
As the personal use fishery at the Kasilof River grows, the locals and the land managers are debating the best way to accommodate use without… Continue reading
People standing at the base of Russian River Falls, with sockeye swirling around in the clear water, are usually equipped with fishing poles. Buck Kunz… Continue reading
Bing’s Landing will get a facelift and some infrastructure work this summer. A popular launching place for tourists and Kenai Peninsula residents alike, Bing’s Landing… Continue reading
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources is asking for the public to weigh in on how it manages water resources in the state.The department is… Continue reading
Editor's note: This article has been updated with a statement from Apache Corporation. Apache Corporation, which has been exploring oil and gas resources in the… Continue reading
