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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Those in favor said the bump is a necessary investment given financial trends, while those opposed said it would financially burden shoppers already feeling the strain of inflation. -
Soldotna's sales tax will increase by half a percent starting next year. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration opts not to list Gulf of Alaska king salmon under the federal Endangered Species Act. Plus, state lawmakers mull making the giant green cabbage Alaska's official state vegetable. -
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game will not issue experimental beach seine permits to Cook Inlet's east side setnet fishermen this summer. NOAA works to identify parts of Alaska waters ideal for aquaculture. Plus, Alaska Public Media previews the last session of the Alaska Legislature.
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The department says it already has good data from prior experimental beach seines, and that issuing new permits won’t fill remaining data gaps, like how many king salmon die after being released back into Cook Inlet. -
The Kenai City Council last week agreed to spend $97,641.61 on the initiative, which includes decontaminating the city fire trucks. -
The Fox Air lease is contingent on additional research on the company by the city, which received a letter raising concerns about Fox Air’s service. -
A Bethel-based airline hopes to start flying between Kenai and Anchorage. The City of Kenai is switching one of its firefighting materials to one free of so-called "forever chemicals." Plus, more U.S. Marines are coming to Alaska.
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A bill allowing members of the Alaska Board of Fisheries to participate in debate on issues where they may have a conflict of interest clears the Alaska Legislature. Plus, Alaska farmers help hone the next generation.
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On the central Kenai Peninsula, incumbents triumphed after almost 4,000 ballots were counted at the cooperative’s annual membership meeting Thursday. -
Homer Electric Association certifies its board of directors election results. A new survey says Alaskans are dissatisfied with the economy. Plus, a bill that aims to bring stability to the school budgeting process clears the House Finance Committee.
