Gasoline Prices Surpassing $3.60 a Gallon

In some areas of the Kenai Peninsula, the price of gasoline has now exceeded $3.60 a gallon. AAA of Alaska reports that the average price for gasoline in the Kenai and Soldotna area has now surpassed $3.60 for one gallon.

KWF Moving Forward with New Office

The Kenai Watershed Forum continues to raise funds for the renovation of its new facilities being planned within the Soldotna Creek Park.

Lawmakers Pushing for In-State Gas

A bi-partisan coalition of legislators appeared in front of the media on Thursday to announce an effort, through legislation, to start an in-state natural gas pipeline. Senator Lesil McGuire of Anchorage was joined by others to explain Senate Bill 287.

Soldotna Council Approves Study for Street Light

On Wednesday night, the Soldotna City Council approved $150,000 to fund a study for a street light at the intersection of Birch Street and the Sterling Highway.

Progress Being Made on HEA Upgrades

Homer Electric Association has decided to make upgrades at its Soldotna facilities and Nikiski facilities as the end of its power supply contract with Chugach Electric gets closer.

Soldotna Council Approves Purchase of Ten Acres

Last night, the Soldotna City Council agreed to purchase ten acres of Kenai Peninsula Borough land on West Redoubt Avenue for the development of a cemetery in the community.

Homer Electric Base Rate Expected to Rise

Homer Electric Association’s Brad Janorschke announced to the Kenai Chamber of Commerce, yesterday, that Homer Electric Association has requested, with the Regulatory Commission of Alaska, a six percent increase in its base rate.

Stars & Kards Split; Panthers Fall To Bears: Final Week Of Basketball Regular Season Opens

The Soldotna Stars and Kenai Kardinals battled at SoHi with the teams spliting Northern Lights Conference games. Skyview hosted the Kodiak girls in NLC action.

Whats Happening The Week Of September 20th Through September 26th

Whats Happening The Week of September 6th Through September 12th

Wee Read

11:00 am Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010

Kenai Community Library, 163 Main Street Loop, Kenai

283-4378