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59-year-old Todd Nicholas Tix was charged with one count of harassment in the first degree. He is currently serving time for a prior murder conviction.
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Kenai Local Food Connection, a grassroots organization aimed at increasing access to healthy locally grown food, recently acquired a physical space to operate. The expansion is the group’s first brick-and-mortar location, which committee members believe will help them to better serve the community.
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Two Kenai Peninsula Borough School District employees were recently nominated for National Life Group’s LifeChanger of the Year award, which recognizes and awards outstanding K-12 educators and employees. One of this year's nominees is Ryan Kocher, head custodian at Seward High School.
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The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge is hosting a spring break program this week. The free program will spotlight a variety of springtime topics, with hands-on activities and documentary screenings.
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Alaska State Troopers responded to a theft and burglary at a residential construction site, where they say a neighbor stole tools including a generator.
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The plan lowers the escapement threshold for a possible East Side Set Net fishery opening from 15,000 king salmon to 14,250.
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Peninsula Piano Tuning and Service has been improving the Kenai Peninsula’s pianos for nearly two years, and is home to the area’s only full-time piano technician. The small business services anywhere from four to six pianos per month, both in the shop and in the field.
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Treefort Theatre, a Kenai Peninsula-based performing arts group, will soon stage the Kenai Art Center’s first-ever theatrical production. “Marian (or the True Tale of Robin Hood),” is a teen comedy and serves as the inspiration for this month’s art installation.
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The Nikiski Middle/High School Drama, Debate and Forensics team recently took home a state championship. Commonly referred to as DDF, the extracurricular activity offered in Alaska’s public schools challenges students in their public speaking skills.
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The young husky was found by a passing driver with its muzzle taped shut and a bullet in its hip. The dog is now doing well with a foster family, according to rescuers.
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Grant Aviation has purchased two Cessna Caravans to double its daily service between Kenai and Anchorage.
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The mayor’s office has been gathering community input on the current website, which they say is hard to navigate. On Tuesday, the Borough Assembly approved a $90,000 contract for the work.