Ashlyn O'Hara
ReporterPrior to joining KDLL's news team in May 2024, O'Hara spent nearly four years reporting for the Peninsula Clarion in Kenai. Before that, she was a freelance reporter for The New York Times, a statehouse reporter for the Columbia Missourian and a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism. You can reach her at aohara@kdll.org
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Kenai City Council members set rental fees for the Challenger Learning Center. Alaska Native education leaders emphasize the importance of self-determination and culture during an annual conference. Plus, Triumvirate Theater prepares to stage a new show. -
It’s been about a year since the former science center closed due to financial hardship. -
The U.S. Geological Survey releases a new estimate for the North Slope's natural gas potential. The impacts of the Red Dog Mine color the controversy over the proposed Ambler Road. Plus, a new study of Kodiak king salmon asks whether hatcheries can help save wild runs.
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The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly enacts a permit process for weather modification. A dog is rescued from the mountains near Anchorage after an avalanche. Plus, polls show Democrats leading in statewide political races, but Independent U.S. House candidate Bill Hill lags behind Nick Begich III, the Republican incumbent.
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Among other things, that application would require a description of what type and quantity of chemicals and flares would be used and the frequency and duration of weather modification flights. -
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District group tasked with charter school oversight got its first look at the draft charter earlier this month and members were quick to point out concerns. -
In this forum, hear from the uncontested, incumbent candidate for Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor, Peter Micciche. We’re also joined by one of the two candidates running for a one-year term in the assembly’s Kalifornsky seat, Lisa McDonald. -
A Kenai Peninsula Borough School District group sends a Soldotna elementary charter school group to the full school board. Some Matanuska-Susitna Borough residents fear a free land transfer to Alaska's state-run development agency could open the door for data center. Plus, some Alaska conservatives say they can't tell if President Donald Trump's Wasilla visit help or hurt Republican candidates.
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The two politicians touted Sullivan’s work on industries pertinent to the Kenai Peninsula and relied on fiery rhetoric to rally the crowd. -
Republican gubernatorial candidate Treg Taylor says he's staying in the race. Alaska's top two U.S. Senate hopefuls face off in a debate. Plus, Republican U.S. Sens. Dan Sullivan and Ted Cruz rally in Kenai.
