Forestry Fights Two Human Caused Fires

5/27/2010

The Division of Forestry said firefighters on the Kenai Peninsula were called to two separate human-caused fires on Wednesday.

Soldotna Councilmember Wants to See Change to Lease Lot Charges

5/27/2010

Soldotna City Councilmember Brenda Hartman raised a concern at Wednesday night’s meeting that pertains to the lease lots at the Soldotna Airport.

Soldotna Councilmember Wants Posted Park Rules

5/27/2010

Soldotna City Councilmember Nels Anderson wants the city to consider the development of rules for the playground areas within the city parks and playgrounds, specifically the new Community Playground that just opened.

Soldotna Approves Contract Extension for Funny River Road Work

5/27/2010

The airport engineering contract for company making improvements around the Soldotna airport and Funny River Road in Soldotna has been given a contract extension.

Burn Suspension Back in Place

5/27/2010

The Division of Forestry has suspended open burning on the Kenai Peninsula due to dry conditions.

New Kenai Park to be Discussed

5/27/2010

Tonight, the Parks and Recreation Commission of Kenai will be holding a worksession to consider a potential park near the new Wal-Mart store.

Coast Guard Says to Get Good Communications for Boating

5/27/2010

The U.S. Coast Guard is participating in this week’s National Boating Safety Week by getting the word out about the importance of preparing a boat and its occupants for the water.

Animal Control Renovations Approved

5/27/2010

The Soldotna City Council has awarded a contract to Dan Sterchi Construction at a cost of over $43,300 to renovate the ventilation system at the Animal Control Building.

Soldotna Council Holding Hearing on Budget

5/26/2010

The first of two public hearings on the proposed budget is scheduled for tonight’s Soldotna City Council meeting. City Manager Larry Semmens, in a previous interview, discussed what is being proposed.

Miller Energy Continues to See Success with Cook Inlet Assets

5/26/2010

Miller Petroleum, which is the parent company for Cook Inlet Energy, L.L.C., said it has completed the rework of the West McArthur River Unit 1A well; and, it is now in full production. Miller said this marks the third straight successful well recompletion on three attempts for Miller and Cook Inlet Energy, L.L.C. with the West McArthur assets this year.