Study says pipeline would be better for economy than gas …
The report describes “Phase 1” of a gas pipeline project that would stretch from the North Slope to Southcentral Alaska. It says that a 765-mile pipeline with a diameter of 42 inches would cost $10.8 billion, but could provide gas as soon as 2031 at a cost lower than importing gas, also providing more jobs than an importing terminal.
Saturday: Windigo complete 2-game sweep of Bears
4 days ago · The visiting Kenai River Brown Bears lost 3-2 to the Wisconsin Windigo on Saturday in North American Hockey League play. With the two-game sweep, the Windigo improve to 22-8-1-2 and are in first place in the Midwest Division with 47 points. The Bears, at 12-18-1-2, are in seventh place with 27 ...
Olsen resigns as director of Soldotna Chamber of Commerce
Maddy Olsen has resigned as executive director of the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, the chamber announced Monday. Olsen has served at the helm of the chamber since February 2023, when she filled the role vacated by Shanon Davis. She worked with the chamber as a staff member since January 2022 and as ...
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.
Assembly to act on ordinances at Tuesday meeting
Jan 1, 2025 · The ordinances affecting road maintenance and civil fines were both introduced in November. The former would allow approval of minimal maintenance work through resolution of the road service area board, and the latter would make accrual for fines and civil penalties begin at the time of violation, rather than from the time an enforcement notice is issued.
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 …
Movement on display | Peninsula Clarion
Jan 2, 2025 · “Art that moves” is on display at the Kenai Art Center this month, in the first show of the center’s 2025 exhibition schedule. “Kinetic,” a call for art show displayed in the center’s front gallery, features works of art that either move or appear to move — pieces that hang from the ceiling, light up with shifting patterns or even roll on their displays. There’s even a piece opera
Seward council approves 2025 and 2026 budget | Peninsula Clarion
The Seward City Council on Monday unanimously approved the city’s budget for the next two years. The move comes after a series of public hearings where the council defeated a proposed increase to Seward’s bed tax, approved raises for city employees, added full-time staff to Seward Fire Department and OK’d a new agreement with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Kenai Peninsula.
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 …
Seward adds 3rd full-time paid firefighter | Peninsula Clarion
Dec 6, 2024 · The council unanimously adopted that second resolution — the second action taken by the council that evening that drew applause.. At both meetings, Crites cited city council minutes from Aug. 15, 1960, where Seward’s fire department had asked for more staffing.