Kenai Chamber of Commerce

History and education go hand in hand. That’s why the Kenai cultural center is highlighting the history of education on the Kenai Peninsula in a new exhibit.

As part of its monthly artist series, the Kenai Chamber of Commerce recently hung a collection of Alaska themed acrylic paintings. The show features the work of a new Alaskan, whose photos and paintings capture her love for her new home.

The Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center is back to hosting monthly art installations after nearly a half year hiatus. The initiative features the work of local creators, like Jessie Gacal, a string artist and photographer.

While the Dena’ina people have lived in Kenai for thousands of years, the city’s more recent history has seen fur trapping, homesteading, fishing, oil and more. That’s why Kenai’s cultural museum is highlighting this diverse era in a new history exhibit.

In conjunction with its newly revitalized cultural museum, the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center hosted a presentation about the early history of Kenai. The lecture was a first in a new presentation series that goes beyond the museum’s rotating exhibits.

Last month, Kenai’s cultural museum was revamped after more than 30 years of no changes. It now has rotating exhibits – including this month’s on Alaska’s Russian history.

After more than 30 years, Kenai’s cultural museum has been revitalized. The update is just a start for the museum’s educational endeavors.

Running a marathon is no easy feat. Completing one in all 50 states? Even tougher. On Sunday, an Atlanta man did just that, crossing Alaska off his list with the Kenai River Marathon.

Kenai's only marathon of the year is this Sunday. A portion of race proceeds will go to fund parks and recreation projects around the city.

The victors of this year's Kenai Silver Salmon Derby were crowned this week. The annual fishing derby awards youth and adult prizes on a 'magic weight" determined by spinning a wheel.