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Econ 919 — How the Kenai Peninsula Works
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Weekly economic report for the Kenai Peninsula from the KDLL News Team

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  • Not everyone is given a second chance at life. But for one Soldotna woman who struggled with severe epilepsy, that new beginning meant pursuing her dream of opening a thrift store.
  • The Kenai Peninsula baseball team suspended its 2025 season because of a recent drop in revenue. The organization is primarily funded by a year-round bingo and pull tabs, which has declined in attendance.
  • The two new wells are the culmination of years of work and more than $65 million.
  • Glenfarne’s founder and CEO says he’s taking the project one step at a time.
  • The Kenai Peninsula's gardening season started earlier than normal for many because of this year’s mild winter. Local plant nurseries and greenhouses say that's good for business.
  • High school seniors in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District moved their tassels from right to left last week at graduation ceremonies. That means that nearly 600 students will be leaving the school district, a small part of the district’s downward trend in enrollment.
  • The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority recently awarded a combined $150,000 to three organizations on the Kenai Peninsula.
  • Alaskans have been stocking up on emergency supplies in preparation for a possible eruption of Mt. Spurr. For retailers on the Kenai Peninsula, that often means filling – and refilling – shelves with help from distributors in the Lower 48.
  • 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.