Council members Linda Farnsworth-Hutchings, Chera Wackler, Dan Nelson, Jordan Chilson, Lisa Parker, and Mayor Paul Whitney all voted in favor of the increase. Council member Dave Carey cast the lone dissenting vote.

According to the charging document, investigators traced the fire’s origin to a series of large slash piles located at a property on June Marie Street in Soldotna owned by Keith R. Crowder.

A widespread power outage affected communities from Diamond Ridge to Soldotna on Wednesday evening, leaving approximately 10,300 Homer Electric Association members without electricity.

CPH announced a planned multi-step internal reorganization this summer that will include occupying the former Joann Fabrics space, relocating employees, adding a new dermatology physician, and upgrading equipment.

Regulators concluded that disclosures regarding suppliers’ LNG resources, transportation access, credit quality, and preferred commercial contract terms could potentially create competitive or financial harm for the companies involved.

Lacie Kelly, president of the Kenai Peninsula Racing Lions, was recognized for her community involvement and leadership on the Kenai Peninsula.

Anyone from Soldotna who would like to speak on the ordinance may do so during the public hearing ahead of the vote during tonight’s meeting.

The Soldotna City Council is scheduled to consider a proposal on Wednesday to rezone a 5.13-acre property near Knight Drive from Single-Family/Two-Family Residential to Multi-Family Residential.

Investigators said the box had been configured using heavy-gauge cable to divert electricity around the meter.

If approved by the House and signed into law, Alaska would join a growing number of states adopting Right to Repair legislation.