The KSRM News Department compiled some of the top stories from this past week.
Monday 5/16
Kenai Peninsula Fire Conditions Very High, Difficult Year for Allergy Sufferers, ADF&G Reminds Alaskans and Tourists Alike: Do Not Touch Wildlife, Boys and Girls Club Seeing Increase in Homeless, Transitional Living Youth
Tuesday 5/17
Alaskan Democrats Ask for National Changes, Soldotna Counts Absentee and Question Ballots, Commission Passes, New Kenai Wells Should Help Eliminate Summer Water Conservation Notices, Flower Field Ownership Up For Discussion, Governor Signs “Dave & Busters Bill” into Law
Wednesday 5/18
Borough Assembly Eliminates Funding for CARTS in FY17, Cooper Introduces Ordinance to Expedite Marijuana Licenses This Year, Legislative Committee Votes to Remove $50 BSA for Schools
Thursday 5/19
State Legislature Called in Special Session After Failed Vote,Walker Says Alaska Needs Steady Income, KPEDD: Kenai Peninsula Benefits From Diverse Economy, First Hearing on Borough Budget Ruled by Landfill, Education, Deadline Approaching to Submit “Uniquely Alaskan” Art to Hospital
Friday 5/20
Standing Room Only at First Heroin Town Hall Meeting, KNWR to Install Metal Walkways on Kenai River After Sockeye Run, Assembly Fails Motion to Turn 29 + Acres Near Seldovia into Recreational, National Survey Asks Alaskan Pilots for Input on Reporting Conditions