The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee advanced Sullivan’s Cold Weather Diesel Reliability Act, S.3135, on a 10-9 vote Wednesday.
DOT&PF Releases Draft 2027–2030 Transportation Plan For Public Comment
Author: Peyton Hernandez |
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities has released its Draft 2027–2030 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program for public review and comment.
Sullivan Bycatch Reduction Act Advances, Bringing Alaska Fisheries Proposal to Senate Floor
Author: Nick Sorrell |
The bill calls for research examining bycatch alongside changing ocean conditions, food availability, marine heatwaves, sea-ice loss, and ocean acidification.
“Beer For My Boys” Returns Saturday With Free Prostate Cancer Screenings
Author: Peyton Hernandez |
Beers for My Boys is from 4 pm to 6 pm on Saturday at Kenai River Brewing, located on Homestead Lane in Soldotna. There is no pre-registration required.
Homer Man Charged with Two Felony Assault for Apparent Unprovoked Beating
Author: Nick Sorrell |
Police say Henry Hillstrand, 43, repeatedly punched and kicked another man during what was described as an unprovoked attack behind the Homer Safeway
KPBSD Board Approves Contracts for Teachers, Support Staff; New Health Plans Also Set
Author: Nick Sorrell |
The KPEA agreement passed 8-0 With one abstention, the KPESA contract was approved unanimously, and both agreements run retroactively from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.
BlueCrest Secures Financing for Cook Inlet Gas Development, Targets Production by March
Author: Nick Sorrell |
The project centers on the Lower Tyonek gas reservoir within BlueCrest’s Cosmopolitan Unit, located offshore in Cook Inlet on the Kenai Peninsula.
Ski Hill Road Closures Planned For Resurfacing Near Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Author: Peyton Hernandez |
According to the refuge, the south entrance of Ski Hill Road will be temporarily closed from Sept. 15 through Sept. 24 for planned road resurfacing. A second phase of construction is scheduled for Sept. 25 through Oct. 8.
Whittier Fire Extinguished After Pier And Tour Vessel Blaze; No Injuries Reported
Author: KSRM News Desk |
Firefighters and emergency responders from across the region battled a fire Monday at the Chugach Glacier Gateway Cruise Terminal in Whittier involving the north cruise terminal pier and the tour vessel Klondike Express.
Two Men Arrested In Separate Incidents At Sacred Acre Music Festival
Author: Peyton Hernandez |
Two men were arrested in separate incidents at the Sacred Acre Music Festival in Ninilchik over the weekend, according to the Alaska State Troopers.
