Soldotna

Central Peninsula Hospital will host a drive this week to register potential bone marrow and stem cell donors. The goal of the event is to find a match for a Soldotna leukemia patient in need of a stem cell donor.

The health fairs are set to be held this month in Nikiski and Soldotna. They're hosted by Alaska Health Fair, Inc., a nonprofit that organizes community health fairs around the state.

The Kenai Peninsula Peace Crane Garden Trails has been a work in progress since 2018. The nonprofit behind the Soldotna trail system recently shared updates on the Japanese-inspired garden.

The popular Soldotna cheese shop and bakery recently changed ownership. Even so, the new owner says she plans to make no major changes.

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.

Soldotna Police Chief Dale Eugene “Gene” Meek resigned May 22, effective immediately, after almost two years with the department.

71-year-old Catherine Bishop was arrested on counts of assault, terroristic threatening and criminal mischief.

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.

UMV is an Alaska-based alternative to the Department of Motor Vehicles. The company recently opened an office in Soldotna.

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.