As the temperatures warm up, it’s time to celebrate saying goodbye to the frigid temperatures. What better way to celebrate than to go to a carnival? And talk about perfect timing, because the 2024 Homer Winter Carnival Celebration is this weekend!

Coming into the new year tends to lead to a bunch of new responsibilities that need to be taken care of.  But one responsibility that shouldn’t be forgotten is your taxes! 

The KSRM News Department has compiled some top headlines of the week.

The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a winter weather advisory for the Western Kenai Peninsula, including the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, and Cooper Landing, predicting snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches, and winds as high as 30 mph.

This event was able to reach out to over 100 individuals who are experiencing housing insecurity throughout the Peninsula and helped them find information on how to get a fresh start, as well as some extra support systems.

Central Emergency Services responded to reports of an early morning fire at a home in Kasilof, on Tuesday.

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Alaska filed litigation against the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District (MSBSD) over its preventing transgender students from using bathrooms and locker rooms that match their gender identity (Policy No. 5134 BP). The MSBSD board approved this policy in October 2022.

The City of Seward has released a public notice regarding water lines freezing.

The Alaska Department of Health (DOH) is implementing changes to coverage for “Pregnant Women Medicaid.”