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Report: 2020 job trends modest
The Gulf Coast Region saw a 0.7% increase in jobs between November 2018 and November 2019.
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‘Like a nuclear weapon went off’
During the volcanic eruptions of 1989 and 1990, locals looking out at Mount Redoubt — the 10,197 foot…
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Community meets Kassik’s Brewery new owners
15 years after they started their brewery, the Kassiks are set to retire to be closer to family.
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Assembly overrides mayor’s veto of tourism council funds
An ordinance awarding a $150,000 to the nonprofit passed at the Nov. 6 assembly meeting 6-3.
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Winter storms bring floods, power outages, emergency declarations
Several weather-related events have caused damage across the entire peninsula.
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School board to interview applicants for vacant seat
There are four applicants for the District 6 vacancy — which covers the eastern peninsula.
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ACLU: State prisons are overcrowded
Wildwood Correctional Center in Kenai was over maximum capacity for more than 200 days.
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Cities back online sales tax initiative
Sales tax revenues help support government services in both Kenai and Soldotna.
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School board member-elect steps down
Martha Fleming was elected in October in an uncontested race to represent the eastern peninsula.
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Assembly OKs tourism marketing council funds
In his proposed FY 2020 budget, Pierce zeroed out $100,000 for the tourism marketing council.
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DOT respond to concerns over Silvertip Station closure
The Department of Transportation is responding to concerns over the closure of the Silver Tip Maintenance Station near…
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Out of the office: Summery salmon memories
Wednesday evening, everything on my dinner plate was either caught in Alaska or grown in Alaska.
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Superintendent updates assembly on enrollment, scores and more
Superintendent John O’Brien gave an update about district enrollment, test scores and goals at Tuesday’s Kenai Peninsula Borough…