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Soldotna Girl Scouts’ ‘bucket trees’ help keep campfires from becoming wildfires
Earlier this month, Girl Scouts from Soldotna-based Troop 210 were recognized for an advancement in the area of campfire safety. The invention, dubbed “bucket trees,” has already been implemented at campsites in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge and will be brought to more sites around the state later this year.
'This is a community asset'; Soldotna library celebrates 10 years in renovated space
The sounds of live music, laughter and games ripple through the bookshelves Monday as the Soldotna Public Library marks the 10th anniversary of its expanded location. The library officially opened in 1972 and has undergone numerous renovations, most recently in 2013 when the space more than doubled in size. Since...
Monday Evening 04/29/2024
While Alaska’s labor market is still struggling after a pandemic recession, the Kenai Peninsula has already successfully rebounded. A ban on social media accounts for children under 14 passed the Alaska House last Friday. Support for the production of the evening news comes from Bay Realty. Bay Realty celebrating...
Evening Newscast — April 30, 2024
The federal government issues a final ruling on a disputed commercial fishing area in Cook Inlet. And, the Alaska Railroad Company moves forward with plans to replace a passenger dock in Seward. Plus, the Soldotna Public Library celebrates the tenth anniversary of its expanded facility.
Soldotna closes plastic bag ban loophole
The City of Soldotna voted to close a loophole in its plastic bag ban during a Wednesday night city council meeting. The city first passed a bag ban in 2018 to reduce plastic waste. Now, it’s taking a look at how the policy could be more effective. Council Member Jordan Chilson sponsored the ordinance.
Electronics recycling event to be held in Soldotna
ReGroup, a Kenai Peninsula organization that aims to increase awareness about waste reduction, will host its annual electronics recycling event this Saturday at the Central Peninsula Landfill in Soldotna. Participants can drop off nearly any recyclable electronic device, including computers, televisions, cell phones, vacuum cleaners, appliances and more. Jan Wallace...
Econ 919 — Kenai Peninsula job market
While Alaska’s labor market is still struggling after a pandemic recession, the Kenai Peninsula has already successfully rebounded. That’s per an economist who presented to a Soldotna audience this week. On Thursday, the Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District, or KPEDD, hosted its annual Industry Outlook Forum, a yearly...
Sterling contractor charged in illegal COVID-19 relief loan scam
A Sterling man was indicted by a federal grand jury last month for a scam involving COVID-19 relief business loans. According to a federal indictment, 55-year-old Kent Tompkins illegally schemed to receive federal loans of more than $300,000 between 2020 and 2021. Tompkins requested the loans on behalf of his...
Evening Newscast — April 25, 2024
The City of Soldotna votes to close a loophole in its plastic bag ban. And, a new research project looks at how climate change will affect fishing and harvesting in the Gulf of Alaska. Plus, the jukebox musical “Mamma Mia!” is coming to Nikiski Middle/High School.
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