Heidi Sorrell announced Tuesday, April 7, that she will transition from her role as Executive Director of the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce to pursue new personal and professional ventures, while remaining active in the local community.

The program is open to youth ages 15 to 18 who live in or have housing in the local commuting area, and all applications must be submitted to the refuge headquarters on Ski Hill Road by 3 p.m. on April 23.

In an order issued April 6, the commission stopped short of immediately taking up ENSTAR’s request for an advance determination that the project is financially prudent

Rep. Justin Ruffridge returned home to the Kenai Peninsula this week after nearly 90 days in Juneau, emphasizing fiscal restraint and long-term planning as lawmakers enter the most critical phase of the legislative session.

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

The Kenai City Council adopted a resolution on Wednesday which authorizes a contract award for the 2026 Water Treatment Pump House Construction project.

The City of Kenai is issuing a cold-weather advisory for April to help residents prevent frozen water, sewer, and septic lines this spring.

Susan Johnson sustained extensive injuries, including a traumatic brain injury and is currently undergoing emergency treatment.

The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge has extended its personal-use firewood collection season through April 15, citing continued stable ground conditions.