DEED noted a four-year upward trend among students in grades three through five, but also that fewer than four in 10 students met grade-level standards on most statewide measures.

The proposed rule does not approve any particular drilling or construction project, but would instead change how the agency processes future applications.

The Kenai City Council unanimously approved an ordinance on Wednesday, accepting a $3.16M Federal Aviation Administration grant and awarding a construction contract for improvements to the Kenai Municipal Airport’s perimeter and security fencing.

HEX said it is investing approximately $50 million in Cook Inlet development this year, bringing the company’s cumulative investment in local gas production to more than $90 million.

The Judicial Council evaluated 21 judges seeking another term, making 18 affirmative recommendations, two negative recommendations, and made no recommendation on one judge.

Troopers said air and ground search efforts were continuing Wednesday. The hunter’s identity was not released.

The final gubernatorial field includes Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins and Republicans Bernadette Wilson, Dave Bronson, and Candice English.

A Soldotna man was seriously injured Monday after his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck near Kasilof, according to Alaska State Troopers.

The split decision leaves a $240 million storage proposal without advance regulatory protection.

The Kenai City Council will consider an ordinance on Wednesday, to accept a $3.16 million Federal Aviation Administration grant and award a construction contract for improvements to the Kenai Municipal Airport’s perimeter and security fencing.