The third draft of the City of Soldotna’s Safe Routes to Schools Walk Zone Inventory and Recommendations Draft was met with public support and lingering… Continue reading
JUNEAU, Alaska — The House Finance Committee on Thursday moved a bill that would end the high school exit examination. House Bill 220, sponsored by… Continue reading
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Energy Authority will be installing 14 biomass boiler projects this year, and six of those projects will share $20… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A doctor who testified in Alaska about the use of toxic chemicals in flame retardant clothing and furniture has been accused… Continue reading
Kenai Peninsula Borough employees can now serve in elected positions on service area boards after the borough assembly passed an ordinance amending code Tuesday.The ordinance… Continue reading
Attendees of the joint Kenai and Soldotna Chambers luncheon heard a presentation urging them to join the Vote No on 1 coalition Wednesday. Danny Bookey,… Continue reading
Having just seen Dan Bigley’s recent presentation at Kenai Peninsula College and with the continual progression toward spring, the time seems ripe for talking about… Continue reading
The final, excruciating choice between two prom dress options is a familiar predicament for high school girls every year in early spring. Thought and focus… Continue reading
JUNEAU — University of Alaska President Pat Gamble told the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday a bill permitting concealed handguns on campus is unacceptable.Gamble said… Continue reading
The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly unanimously approved the sale of 77 acres of borough wetlands to the Snowshoe Gun Club at less than half of… Continue reading
Although the City of Kenai has a new fire chief hired from outside the department, he is a familiar face on the Kenai Peninsula.Nine years… Continue reading
JUNEAU — The House Education Committee began hearing testimony on a resolution Wednesday to delay implementing new English language and mathematics standards for Alaska.House Resolution… Continue reading
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Senate Finance Committee has advanced legislation that would make confidential criminal court records in which prosecutors dropped charges or the… Continue reading
KODIAK, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Department of Fish and Game says an adult bear was spotted around Kodiak over the weekend. The Kodiak Daily… Continue reading
Leachate. A liquid that forms when rain or snow comes in contact with waste and, if it isn’t collected and disposed of, can seep into… Continue reading
JUNEAU — The House Finance Committee on Tuesday continued its discussion of Gov. Sean Parnell’s omnibus education bill, focusing on the charter schools.Many committee members… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE, (AP) — A regulatory system and enforcement involving legalized marijuana could cost Alaska $3.7 million to $7 million, according to a report by eight… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE, (AP) — A ski guide who was critically injured after being buried by an avalanche in Alaska has died.Alaska State Troopers say they were… Continue reading
With high schools from Homer to Seward participating in this year’s Caring for the Kenai (CFK) environmental and disaster preparedness contest, a panel of eight… Continue reading
In the day of light speed communication, social media, e-mail, texting and hand held communication devices, residents of the Kenai Peninsula have shown that they… Continue reading
