LATEST LOCAL NEWS
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The Kenai Police Department arrested 61-year-old Ollie Garrett after they say he engaged in sexual acts with a 12-year-old girl.
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The money will act as a sort of insurance policy for whichever company might take on the work.
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One of the secrets to thriving during Alaska’s cold winter months is staying physically active. For many, that means breaking out the cross country skis.
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Most of that is coming from the east side setnet fishery’s 2018 season and the 2020 Upper Cook Inlet salmon fishery season.
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Folks donned ice cleats and mittens in Soldotna on Saturday to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season. Christmas in the Park is an annual festival brimming with holiday cheer, treats and activities.
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The central peninsula’s three lawmakers say they’re committed to working with others to advance local priorities.
KDLL EVENING NEWSCASTS
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A Kenai man is arrested for sexual abuse of a minor. Two judges temporarily block the Kroger-Albertsons merger. The Alaska LNG Project gets $50 million. Plus, a digital game teaches children about Sugpiaq culture.
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The City of Kenai accepts fishery disaster money. Southcentral mayors say utilities are running out of time to come up with a plan for the region's looming natural gas shortage. Plus, student athletes give cross-country skiing lesson during a Soldotna workshop.
KENAI CONVERSATION
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Kenai Peninsula College received a $2.3 million federal grant the college received to support its migratory students.
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Cook Inletkeeper’s co-executive director Sue Mauger highlights the environmental nonprofit’s most recent State of the Inlet report, an annual health assessment of the Cook Inlet.
KDLL FEATURE SHOWS
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This year, the borough got more than $400,000 from the state to distribute across 26 peninsula communities.
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A state-commissioned study says building a pipeline between the North Slope and Southcentral Alaska would be more economic for the state than importing gas from other countries.
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Josh Ball, Tyler Payment and Joe Rizzo from Triumvirate Theatre's election-season spoof show, "Lame Ducks and Dark Horses," are live in the studio to talk about this year's show to close out KDLL's Fall Membership Drive. Is truth stranger than fiction? Is it dicier to joke about national or local politics? Have they ever washed those Java Girls wigs? Tune in to find out!
LATEST KENAI PENINSULA NEWS
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Residents on the lower Kenai Peninsula can harvest Christmas trees from designated state lands near Homer, following guidelines set by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources.
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There will be Oompa Loompas and sweet treats this weekend at Nikiski Middle/High School. That’s because the school is putting on a student-directed version of the musical “Willy Wonka Jr.”
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An app that teaches Sugt'stun language and school readiness skills to preschoolers has received several awards since its 2023 release.
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The 1950s inspired musical follows the romance of two teenagers from opposing cliques. Dozens of student actors, crew members and ensemble have been rehearsing for the show since the start of the school year.
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The district’s assistant superintendent, executive directors, department directors and department coordinators are all getting a 3.5% raise over last fiscal year.
LATEST NPR NEWS
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A new study reveals how a group of killer whales is able to hunt whale sharks, adding to a growing body of research showing how the whales use intelligence and coordination in impressive ways.
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With efforts to bolster the federal Voting Rights Act unlikely under Republican control of the new Congress, advocates are refocusing on state protections against racial discrimination in elections.
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Many animals get their external marking--like, feathers, hair or scales-from genetics. But it turns out, the crocodile gets its head patterns differently.
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