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Peninsula pols split on PFD

By Shaylon Cochran • Dec 7, 2018

Now that elections have largely been settled across the state, the real fight over the state’s permanent fund can begin.

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Kenai, Soldotna recognized with bronze bike award

By Shaylon Cochran • Dec 6, 2018

The central peninsula’s reputation for biking is beginning to garner some national recognition. The cities of Kenai and Soldotna were recognized with bronze-level award from the League of American Bicyclists in its Bicycle Friendly America Program.

Borough assembly wraps 2018 with look ahead to budget battles

By Shaylon Cochran • Dec 6, 2018

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly’s last meeting of 2018 was one of its shortest.

Road damage patched, bridges A-OK on Peninsula after quake

By Jay Barrett • Dec 6, 2018

After last week’s 7.0 temblor, three spots on the Kenai Spur Highway in Nikiski suffered cracks to varying extent at mileposts 19, 35 and 37. But, without any road-building currently active on the Central Peninsula, some repairs will remain gravel for the winter for a lack of asphalt.

Shannon McCarthy, a DOT spokeswoman in Anchorage says the repairs here were effected by the DOT’s peninsula maintenance crew.

Damage to State Park facilities being assessed by DNR

By Jay Barrett • Dec 5, 2018

Most of the damage to state infrastructure on the Kenai Peninsula from Friday’s 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Anchorage occurred to latrines in three state parks.

According to the State Dept. of Transportation and Public Facilities earthquake damage update, four latrines, also known as public restrooms, were among the eight structures that were found to have sustained damage from the quake.

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KDLL Membership Drive Programs

Oct. 12, 2018: Local music with Nelson Kempf and Keeley Boyle

By Jenny Neyman • Oct 27, 2018

Many thanks to Nelson Kempf and Keeley Boyle for performing live in the studio for our Fall Membership Drive. You can find their music on iTunes (and in the audio file below).

Oct. 12, 2018: Answering your fall gardening questions

By Jay Barrett • Oct 16, 2018

Velma Bittick and Will Hightower join host Jay Barrett as they answer your questions about gardening.

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Kenai Conversation

Kenai Conversation: All about the CPH Auxiliary

By Jay Barrett • Nov 21, 2018

The Central Peninsula Hospital Auxiliary has served the community since 1967, four years before the hospital even existed. On this week's Kenai Conversation host Jay Barrett welcomes Sue Sanders, Susie Smalley and Barb Dilley to the studio to discuss the wide variety of tasks the volunteers perform.

Kenai Conversation: League of Women Voters' Ballot Measure 1 Stand for Salmon forum

By Jay Barrett • Nov 1, 2018

With millions of dollars being spent by Outside interests, the debate over the Stand for Salmon Ballot Measure 1 initiative which will appear on next week's general election ballot. The League of Women Voters hosted a one-hour forum recently at the Kenai Peninsula Borough assembly chambers.

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KDLL Podcasts

Nov. 29, 2018: 'Penny and Pup'

By Sal Cassano • Nov 28, 2018

Penny loves her toy Pup so much she thinks she doesn't need any other friends. But when Pup is lost, Penny learns we all need a little help sometimes. Sally Cassano reads "Penny and Pup" by Linda Jennings.

Nov. 24, 2018: Cheers to holiday beers

By Bill Howell • Nov 26, 2018

Cheers to the holidays! On this month’s Drinking on the Last Frontier with Bill Howell, Bill has ideas of beer pairings with favorite holiday foods, plus a look at what’s on tap at St. Elias Brewing, and a visit with Kodiak Island Brewery.