Soldotna High School Assistant Principal Tracy Smith has been named the 2027 Alaska Assistant Principal of the Year, adding statewide recognition to her recent recognition as the Alaska Region III Assistant Principal of the Year.

The Kenai City Council agreed to schedule a work session in December to discuss the city’s first-ever five-year strategic plan, an effort intended to help guide municipal priorities, budgets, and services.

The coalition announced its leadership team as it prepares for the upcoming legislative session.

Several candidates are leading local municipal races following Tuesday’s elections in Kenai and Soldotna, according to unofficial results.

Troopers responded to a disturbance at a Sterling residence on November 3rd at approximately 3:15 p.m. after receiving reports that shots had been fired.

Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan holds a projected 328-vote lead over Democratic challenger Mary Peltola in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race after accounting for ranked-choice voting transfers, according to an analysis released by Alaskans for Dan Sullivan.

The cooperative says updates will be provided as additional information becomes available.

Held in October, the 2026 workshop featured new field locations, hands-on activities, and opportunities for educators to learn from local scientists and resource experts.

The Alaska SeaLife Center has named longtime employee Chip Arnold as its interim president and CEO as the center prepares for the departure of current CEO Dr. Wei Ying Wong in December.