Two separate Kenai-area cases involving sexual abuse and assault have resulted in a lengthy prison sentence in one case and a guilty verdict in another.
Kenai Spur Highway Project Set to Begin Spring Work in Soldotna Area
Author: Nick Sorrell |
Officials say more extensive reconstruction work, including major grading and full paving, is planned for next year as the project continues.
Soldotna Mayor Names April “Sexual Assault Awareness Month”
Author: Peyton Hernandez |
This year’s theme is ’25 Years Stronger: Looking Back, Moving Forward’- a campaign that embodies the power of collective action in addressing and preventing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment.
House Passes Begich Bill Aimed At Cutting Airport Red Tape
Author: Peyton Hernandez |
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Airport Regulatory Relief Act of 2025 (H.R. 6427), a measure that aims to reduce federal regulatory burdens on small airports, particularly in rural states like Alaska.
Nikiski Man Arrested After High-Speed Trooper Pursuit Across Twin Cities Area
Author: Nick Sorrell |
Troopers attempted multiple Pursuit Intervention Technique, or PIT, maneuvers before successfully stopping the vehicle.
Borough Mayor Micciche to Host Peninsula-Wide Town Halls on Budget, Education Funding
Author: Nick Sorrell |
Each session will begin at 6 p.m. and is designed to give residents an opportunity to hear updates, ask questions, and provide input on key issues facing the borough.
Subsistence Drawing Hunt Application Period Opened for Units 7 & 15
Author: Peyton Hernandez |
Federal officials have opened the application period for subsistence drawing hunts on the Kenai Peninsula, offering limited permits for mountain goat, caribou, and sheep in Units 7 and 15.
Homer Airport Terminal Closed After Water Line Break Floods Building
Author: Nick Sorrell |
City officials say the break released a large volume of water into the terminal, forcing an immediate shutdown while crews work to assess damage and begin repairs.
Early Morning Fire Damages Multi-Unit Residence In Kenai
Author: Peyton Hernandez |
A structure fire early Tuesday morning, Mar. 24, caused significant damage to a multi-unit residence on Redoubt Avenue, according to the Kenai Fire Department.
Kenai City Council Advances Wildwood Drive Improvements Through State Partnership
Author: Peyton Hernandez |
The Kenai City Council adopted a resolution on Wednesday, Mar. 18, which moves forward with long-planned improvements to Wildwood Drive through a partnership with the Alaska Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities.
