COVID-19 cases continue to increase as the state Department of Health and Social Services tabulated 5,508 new coronavirus cases in the data update on Friday.

The areas that could have been at risk under were the communities of Resurrection and Kachemak Bays as the advisory was for harbors and beaches.

According to a Nixle alert, poor road conditions are being experienced on Kalifornsky Beach Road from mile post 10 near Katmai Avenue to mile post 17, located near the KSRM studios.

The Kenai River Bluff Stabilization, would see the state funding $6.5 million to help Kenai meet its local match of $10.5 million.

The areas included in the disaster declaration are the City and Borough of Yakutat, City and Borough of Juneau, Haines Borough, Municipality of Skagway Borough.

The Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District held its 2022 Industry Outlook Forum on Thursday, January 6th. One of the featured guests was Jared Kosin, President and CEO of the Alaska State hospital and Nursing Home Association.

One of the candidates intending to unseat Governor Dunleavy is Christopher Kurka, who spent part of last week on the Kenai Peninsula.

The registration deadline for the class is February 8th. The cost is $55 with the purchase of an e-book or $73 for a paperback book. Students may apply for financial assistance if they cannot afford the class.

This event is offered to minimize harmful toxins entering into the landfill and is a free service to households; businesses will be charged a fee. Also, households with 55 gallons or more total must pre-register.