With an overall history of 14,000 participants and 36 years of ideas, this year’s Caring For The Kenai winners were chosen Thursday evening among the 12 finalists at the CFK Oral Presentations.

A 29-year-old Anchor Point woman was arrested Sunday after Alaska State Troopers discovered her hiding inside a residence she allegedly entered without permission.

If adopted, the sales tax increase would take effect immediately, with the additional 0.5% collected beginning January 1, 2027.

The 45th Annual KPBA Home Show was last weekend in Soldotna, bringing together hundreds of business owners from across the Peninsula to showcase their work in the building industry and connect with home builders, buyers, renovators, and dreamers. 

Community members gathered at the Kenai Municipal Airport on Saturday to welcome home veterans returning from an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., where they visited memorials honoring fallen heroes.

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities has announced new parking and access improvements for those participating in the personal use hooligan fishery along Turnagain Arm.

With the 7–2 vote against introduction, Ordinance 2026-20 will not move forward to a public hearing or ballot consideration.

Christian Moore of Kenai faces multiple charges, including domestic violence, misconduct involving a controlled substance, criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest.

The KSRM News Department has compiled some of the week’s top headlines.

A jury in Kenai has convicted 58-year-old Eddie Dewayne Partin on 19 felony counts related to the sexual abuse of a minor.