Shaun Keef, CEO of the Central Peninsula Hospital, highlighted several future goals, Master Planning, and more at the KPEDD Industry Overview Forum.
KPBSD Approves Deep Cuts And School Closures Amid Funding Uncertainty

Board President Zen Kelly described the budget as a “working document,” indicating that adjustments will be made if additional funding becomes available.
NOAA Opens Public Comment On Draft Aquaculture Zones In Alaska

NOAA Fisheries has released the preliminary results of a marine spatial planning study identifying draft Aquaculture Opportunity Area (AOA) options in Southeast, Southcentral, and Southwest Alaska.
Tobacco Use Drops In Alaska, But Health Officials Warn Fight Isn’t Over

According to the Alaska Tobacco Prevention and Control Program’s (TPC) FY2024 annual report, smoking rates among adults have declined to 16%, down from over 25% in the late 1990s.
Senate Finance Tacks BSA Hike Onto School Cell Phone Bill — Again, Lacking Substantive Dunleavy Reforms

The Senate amended HB57 to include a $700 bump to the Base Student Allocation (BSA) and a 10% increase in transportation funding for school districts.
Two Arrested In Soldotna For Multi-City Fraud Scheme Involving Fake Military IDs And Passports

The suspect, a woman from Connecticut, was found to have visited several banks across Wasilla, Anchorage, Soldotna, and Kenai, attempting to use counterfeit military IDs and U.S. passports.
Sen. Sullivan Introduces Russia Sanctions, Amid Ongoing Aggression In Ukraine

The sanctions would be triggered if Russia refuses to negotiate peace in good faith or launches another assault on Ukraine’s sovereignty after a peace deal is made.
Triumvirate Theatre Opens New Kenai Playhouse, Rooted in Resilience and Community

The new playhouse includes nearly 200 seats, a spacious lobby, dedicated backstage areas, and the kind of professional infrastructure that Rizzo said once felt like a dream
Legislature Fails To Override Governor’s Education Bill Veto

Lawmakers voted 33–27 to override the veto, seven shy of the two-thirds threshold required by the Alaska Constitution.
Soldotna Residents Urge City To Allow Backyard Chickens On Smaller Lots

Chickens are currently only allowed on larger properties, but residents proposed allowing up to six chickens on lots over 10,000 square feet and up to 12 chickens on lots over 20,000 square feet.