Soldotna’s Vice Mayor, Lisa Parker, was elected president for the Alaska Municipal League at the 74th Local Annual Government Conference.

Dunleavy has asked President-elect Donald Trump to issue a state-specific executive order that would set in motion “critical agency actions that would restore opportunity to Alaska” in line with Trump’s first administration.

According to charging documents, 50-year-old John Sochor made a series of threats in voicemails left at the Nikiski Pool and the Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor’s Office. 

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was reported 18 miles southeast of Redoubt Volcano. It happened at a depth of 52.6 miles at 7:03 p.m. Thursday.

Taking home the top honors this year, Peninsula Community Health Services was awarded Business of the Year, Joe Gilman was named Person of the Year, and Siam Noodles owner, Suwannasa Piwon, won the People’s Choice award. 

Troopers say the man whose car was found in the Kenai River on Tuesday was reportedly walking in and out of traffic after leaving his vehicle.

U.S. District Judge Sharon Gleason ruled Monday that officers used “excessive force” in the case of Dan Demott Jr. who died in his home’s crawl space.

The $895 billion legislation includes 28 provisions authored by Sen. Sullivan and authorizes more than $723 million in military construction for Alaska.

Ostrander joins the board for a three-year term.

Marathon’s unique approach mirrors similar-style fund-raisers, like golf tournaments, offered by other companies but utilizes Alaska’s natural resources.