In the Gulf Coast Region, the Kenai Peninsula Borough tabulated an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is down from 4.6% in July, and down from 5.5% from last August.

In the most recent bimonthly Tribal newsletter, the Counting Cord, an archeological crew recently found a piece of agate while excavating a site near Cooper Landing.

The city stands to benefit by granting these lots in order to provide needed safe affordable low-income housing over the next several years, which will produce tax revenue for the City of Kenai, rather than having them remain vacant.

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.

Changes were made in the winter schedule from what was initially proposed which were made to further fill service gaps, including adding service for Prince William Sound, while the M/V Aurora undergoes its scheduled two-month annual overhaul.

Political parties with at least 5,000 registered voters will be recognized. The legislation takes effect on January 1, 2023 and will be in place for the 2024 election cycle.

$577,195 will go to the City of Seward and $35,445 will go to the City of Homer.

If the grant is approved, the Action Plan will be funded at an 80/20 cost share rate.

They include a young male harbor seal, which is the third admitted this year, and a male sea otter pup.

This is part of a discussion item that’s on the agenda for the Tuesday September 20, Policies and Procedures Committee from the Borough Assembly Chambers. It begins at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.