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For the LGBTQ community and its allies, June is a time of celebration and commemoration. Known as Pride Month, the annual observance sees rallies and events in cities worldwide, including Soldotna.
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Soldotna Police Chief Dale Eugene “Gene” Meek resigned May 22, effective immediately, after almost two years with the department.
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71-year-old Catherine Bishop was arrested on counts of assault, terroristic threatening and criminal mischief.
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Kids across the central Kenai Peninsula had the chance to be entrepreneurs last week during the region’s annual Lemonade Day program. The initiative not only teaches youth how to start their own lemonade stand, it gives them skills in business ownership and customer service.
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UMV is an Alaska-based alternative to the Department of Motor Vehicles. The company recently opened an office in Soldotna.
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The Soldotna Public Library is kicking off its summer reading program with a travel log presentation this Thursday. The event is open to all ages.
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Central Peninsula Hospital held an event honoring cancer survivors and people undergoing cancer treatment. The event featured a bone marrow match dive, a chance for people to register themselves in the National Marrow Donor Program.
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KB Laser Wash is the only car wash located on K-Beach Road. The new business has five enclosed car wash spaces and a self-serve dog wash.
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A Soldotna educator is in the running for the Reader’s Digest “America’s Favorite Teacher” competition, an annual contest that recognizes teachers who go above and beyond for their students. The winner will receive $25,000, a trip to Hawaii and will appear in the magazine.
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This year marks a decade since the Soldotna Public Library opened its expanded facility. In celebration of the anniversary, the library held a party, commemorating its progress and the community that made it possible.