Nikiski

Alaska LNG Project President Adam Prestidge doesn’t fault people for being skeptical about the project’s success. But he expects the skepticism to “fall away” as the project advances.

Mail pickup for Nikiski box holders and post office retail services are available at the Kenai Post Office at 140 Bidarka Street, Monday through Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Identification is required to pick up Nikiski mail.

So far, PFAS haven’t been detected in any of the private drinking water wells tested by the state. A separate study published last year tested 16 water samples.

The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority recently awarded a combined $150,000 to three organizations on the Kenai Peninsula.

Students at Nikiski Middle/High School are hitting the stage in their “Blue Suede Shoes.” That’s because this year’s spring musical is Elvis Presley inspired.

Harvest Alaska, a subsidiary of Hilcorp Alaska LLC, announced on Thursday its plans to acquire and redevelop the facility.

There will be Oompa Loompas and sweet treats this weekend at Nikiski Middle/High School. That’s because the school is putting on a student-directed version of the musical “Willy Wonka Jr.”

Sometimes, the underdog comes out on top. Nikiski’s girls’ varsity volleyball team knows that all too well – they recently defeated multi-year state champions for this year’s title. The win comes after several setbacks earlier in the season.

On Tuesday, Department of Public Safety spokesperson Tim DeSpain said the actual cause of the fire had still not yet been determined.

In total, the borough’s spending $59,000 on the acquisition.