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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.
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Central Peninsula Landfill will host its annual electronics recycling event Saturday. The event will accept computers, televisions, cell phones, vacuum cleaners, appliances and more.
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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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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 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.
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Behind a weatherproof sliding-glass door, customers of Echo Lake Meats can find the shop's newest addition. The meat-dispensing vending machine dishes out a variety of the store's products.
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As part of its Alaska Native studies program, Kenai Peninsula College is currently offering a Native beadwork traditions course. The two-credit class teaches a number of beading techniques, while helping students better connect to and understand Native culture.
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The facility comes after the hospital’s community needs assessment, which determined that expanded mental wellness services were a top concern. The clinic is currently accepting new patients through a referral process.
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As local art galleries gear up for next month’s installations, Kenai Peninsula College recently unveiled an art exhibit of its own. The show spotlights a medium not many people know about, which will be on display throughout the rest of the spring semester.