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No-till farming workshop set for May 5 in Soldotna

The Kenai Soil & Water Conservation District invites Kenai Peninsula farmers to a workshop covering all aspects of…

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Halliburton to cut 9,000 jobs in wake of oil’s drop

HOUSTON (AP) — Halliburton Co. has cut 9,000 jobs — more than 10 percent of its workforce —…

Parents can train kids for financial success

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Parents can train kids for financial success

When was the last time you thought about money? Chances are, it was probably today, since most adults…

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Students to sample world of business

This summer, students from all across Alaska will experience what it takes to run a business. From July…

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Impasse declared between school district, two unions

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and the teachers and support staff unions have reached an impasse in…

Budget cuts to the Alaska Marine Highway System could lead to significant service reductions when the 2016 state fiscal year begins July 1. For now, a conference committee has restored some cuts to the fast ferry Chenega’s Prince William Sound service. The Chenega is shown here steaming out of Whittier.-Photo by Andrew Jensen, Morris News Service - Alaska

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Legislators restore some funding to Alaska Marine Highway System

JUNEAU — The Alaska Marine Highway System was thrown a life preserver April 18 when a committee restored…

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Market for locally raised meat grows

Livestock for sale and slaughter is a growing market on the Kenai Peninsula. The interest in organically grown,…

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Peninsula growers discover opportunity with Rhodiola

A small group of dedicated Alaskan growers are cultivating a production industry for Rhodiola rosea, also known as…

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GCI customer celebration event planned for April 23

On April 13, GCI welcomed former Alaska Communications wireless subscribers to the GCI family on Alaska’s largest statewide…

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KPC process technology program earns certification

Kenai Peninsula College’s process technology program has received national industry certification. KPC has been notified by the North…

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Free safety workshop set for commercial fishermen

The Alaska Marine Safety Education Association, or AMSEA, will offer a Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor Workshop in Seward…

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Upgrades for Soldotna’s sports complex progress

Soldotna is one step closer to having an improved sports complex. Last week, the Soldotna City Council approved…

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Banks seek to up fishing presence

The rationalization of federal fisheries has created a healthier environment for Alaska banks to underwrite commercial fishing industry…