UAA Chancellor Ulmer Discusses Retirement

3/30/10

The Chancellor for the University of Alaska-Anchorage, Fran Ulmer, spoke to the Soldotna Chamber on Tuesday. One topic she discussed was her reasons for retirement next year.

State Senate Approves Operating Budget

Yesterday, the Alaska State Senate passed House Bill 300 and House Bill 302, the Fiscal Year 2011 Statewide Operating and Mental Health budget bills.

President Expected to Ban Some Drilling Off Alaska Coast

Today, at Andrews Air Force Base, President Barack Obama plans to announce that the government will allow oil drilling 50 miles off Virginia’s shoreline but will reject drilling sites in Bristol Bay.

House Damaged in Chimney Fire

3/30/10

Early this morning, firefighters from Central Emergency Services and the Kenai Fire Department were called to a chimney fire at a local residence.

Assault Reported at Nikiski Pool

3/30/2010

The Alaska State Troopers say an 18-year-old Nikiski man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting two 12-year-old boys at the Nikiski Pool on Sunday.

Harris Discusses Potential for Pebble Mine Study

3/30/2010

The Chairman of the Legislative Council, Representative John Harris of Valdez, was part of yesterday morning’s House Majority Press Conference.

Begich Pushing Salazar for OCS Support

3/30/2010

On Monday, United States Senator Mark Begich said he sent a letter to Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, reminding Salazar of the importance of OCS oil and gas exploration and production to Alaska.

Open House at New Kenai Wal-Mart

3/30/2010

Just a few days prior to the opening of the new Wal-Mart Supercenter in Kenai, some residents in the area received a sneak peak of the new store last night.

House Majority Leader Sees No ACES Reform

3/30/10

House Majority Leader Kyle Johansen doesn’t expect to see the State Legislature passing any major reforms to the ACES legislation in this session.

Soldotna Police Looking for Suspects in Recent Burglary

The Soldotna Police Department continues to ask for assistance from the public to locate suspects from a recent burglary. According to the Soldotna Police, on March 8th, officers were called to the report of a burglary at 322 Redoubt at 6:51 p.m.