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The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is appealing the Alaska Superior Court judge’s decision to reinstate the personal watercraft ban in Kachemak Bay and Fox River Flats Critical Habitat Areas.
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Hundreds of students protested outside the high school Wednesday morning, chanting for a raise in the Base Student Allocation.
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Borough Mayor Peter Micciche says the ordinances are a response to the actions of an individual who harassed employees at multiple borough offices and made unreasonable records requests.
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Peninsula Center Mall will hold a community health fair this Friday and Saturday. The educational event will inform attendees about local health care services and offer low-cost blood testing.
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Bunnell Street Arts Center in Homer is currently hosting a Canadian sound artist and radio producer through its residency program. During his stay, the artist will create and broadcast audio collages about the city’s landscapes and the ways people connect with them.
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The budget — which uses 100% of the district's unrestricted fund balance and still includes $7.8 million in cuts to staff and programs — was approved in an 8-1 vote Monday.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently awarded a grant to a multi-phase solar investment project in Soldotna. The project, which is now nearing completion, will generate enough energy to power four small businesses.
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The City of Seldovia's library will open a new collection and reading room to the public in May.
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A fish passage restoration project will soon bring improvements to the movement and health of a southern Kenai Peninsula salmon population. The Kenai Peninsula Borough and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently entered into a partnership to complete the restoration work.
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The Pet Fort sells a number of items made for furry companions, from beds to leashes to treats. The shop's owner noticed a need for a locally-owned pet store after realizing there are few options on the peninsula to choose from.