The Kenai Peninsula sees an influx of snowbirds in the spring and summer months. For area senior centers, that means an increase in clientele and donations.

Speaking to the Kenai and Soldotna chambers of commerce Wednesday, Borough Mayor Peter Micciche talked through a few key elements of his yet-to-be-released borough budget.

Mayor Brian Gabriel says it's basically a time to brag about the city’s accomplishments over the last year.

The Kenaitze Indian Tribe’s monthly arts and crafts sale has become a hub for Native creators to sell their wares. It's the only craft fair in the region that exclusively promotes Native art.

A new forecast from the Alaska Department of Revenue projects a $200 million deficit for the current fiscal year. That’s on top of a $1.6 billion deficit for next fiscal year under Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposed budget.

More than 100 people participated in this year’s Project Homeless Connect event.

The fabric retailer announced last month that it will be closing all stores nationwide. The closure comes as a hit to crafters in Soldotna, who say the store is one of their only local options for crafting supplies.

The newly-opened mercantile sells a variety of products from small businesses around the country. It'll also soon be home to a new coffee shop and cafe.

The Alaska State House passed a bill this week that ups the amount of money developers have to work with. Stakeholders say the project will revitalize aging infrastructure and expand regional economic opportunities.

The City of Soldotna's Storefront Improvement Program offers up to $7,500 to cover 50% of building facade improvements. More than 20 local businesses over the last decade have received funding through the program.