‘A magical, feel-good night’ | Peninsula Clarion
Christmas in the Park brings festivities, light to Soldotna. Putting on an event like Christmas in the Park takes a lot of effort, Spady said, both from the chamber and the broader community — Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Peter Micciche read a list of 27 sponsors for the event before lighting the Christmas tree.
Kenai accepts funds for 2018 and 2020 fishery disasters
Kenai’s City Council on Wednesday accepted relief funds from a pair of fishery disasters that were first recognized and allocated in 2022. During their regular meeting on Dec. 4, the council adopted by unanimous consent two resolutions accepting around $67,000 in disaster relief funds for the 2018 east side set gillnet and 2020 Upper Cook Inlet …
Contract for Soldotna school consolidation design OK’d
In early September, Borough Purchasing & Contracting Director John Hedges and Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Peter Micciche told both the school board and the assembly that the cost of reconstructing Soldotna Elementary School — the largest project included in a $65.5 million bond package approved by borough voters in 2022 — exceeds the funds available in the bond by roughly $15 million.
Seward approves raises for city staff, rejects bed tax increase
The resolution would give Seward employees an average 8% wage increase, followed by an annual 1.5% cost of living adjustment. That change, the statement says, would make Seward a “competitive community in the hiring landscape of Alaska.”
Assembly considers cutting an open public comment period from …
There are two opportunities for open public comment during meetings of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly — one taking place toward the middle and one toward the end. That could change under an ordinance being considered that would …
Governor declares state disaster emergency following storm damage
The State of Alaska does not currently have financial relief programs for private businesses. However, impacted businesses experiencing business damage or economic injury are encouraged to contact SEOC with their documented business impacts, which may also help the state strengthen their case to secure assistance from SBA.
School board mulls community survey for possible 4-day week
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District’s Board of Education on Monday considered a set of surveys gauging interest in a proposed four-day school week that may be distributed in the spring to staff, parents and older students.
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‘BelugaCam’ livestreams set up at mouth of Kenai River
Belugas are often seen at the Kenai River mouth in the spring and fall, the release says. The alliance and the college participate in the annual Belugas Count! event put on by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which similarly is intended to educate locals about the endangered species in their own backyards.
Kids mark a colorful countdown to 2025 | Peninsula Clarion
Jan 1, 2025 · Roughly 100 children and parents gathered at the Soldotna Public Library to mark the coming of 2025 at the Ninth Annual Noon-Year’s Eve Party on Tuesday. As noon loomed, Kim McMilin led the gathered children through a story time program with songs and a reading of Natasha Wing’s “The Night ...