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Federal education officials said in a Wednesday letter that Alaska has failed to resolve the way it reduced funding to certain school districts when distributing COVID relief funds. They say the state owes almost $30 million to districts, and is now considered a high-risk grantee for its non-compliance.
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The facility comes after the hospital’s community needs assessment, which determined that expanded mental wellness services were a top concern. The clinic is currently accepting new patients through a referral process.
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski requested the appropriation, which is for a Kenai Peninsula Borough and Homer Electric Association project that will turn methane from the Central Peninsula Landfill into fuel.
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As local art galleries gear up for next month’s installations, Kenai Peninsula College recently unveiled an art exhibit of its own. The show spotlights a medium not many people know about, which will be on display throughout the rest of the spring semester.
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Borough Mayor Peter Micciche, who authored the ordinances, says they're a response to one individual who has harassed borough employees and made unreasonable records requests.
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Areas most prone to avalanches are those under steep slopes, which is where many summertime hiking trails on or near the Kenai Peninsula are located.
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Walden Bros has been operating on the Kenai Peninsula for about four years, specializing in customizable t-shirts, hoodies, hats and more. As its name suggests, the small business was founded by brothers Trevor and Trenton Walden.
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After a trooper investigation, a Nikiski Middle-High School student was arrested off school property.
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The Kenai Performers will soon stage a Neil Simon play, “The Odd Couple,” in a women-led adaptation. The show, which takes place in the 1980s, will run the next three weekends.
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The Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District will host a meet-and-greet with local lending institutions this Friday. The informal event will help foster a relationship between lenders and local businesses.
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A company will use the site to batch concrete for the Cooper Landing bypass and Juneau Creek Bridge projects, but nearby residents say they're concerned about the safety of trucks accessing the site, which is located on a rural road near Cooper Landing Emergency Services.
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The Kenai Peninsula will soon serve as the backdrop for a new movie. The locally-written fantasy film is a big step for local filmmakers, who are currently seeking interested actors.