The Governor noted that his administration has been working for a couple of weeks to revise Health Mandate 10, which dictates that a 14-day quarantine is mandatory for folks coming in from out-of-state. Effective Friday, June 5, travelers who test negative before flying into Alaska can enter the state as-normal.

Alaska Bus Company opens on Friday, June 5, with round-trips from Homer, Soldotna, Girdwood, as well as Anchorage on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

What would the designation of Second Amendment Sanctuary mean, if passed? According to the ordinance, it means that the borough would be committed to never using funds, resources, employees, buildings, or offices to impede on borough residents’ ability to keep and bear arms.

The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reported five new positive COVID-19 cases in their Friday update, including two in the Kenai Peninsula Borough. One case is out of Soldotna and the other out of Homer.

With the Blood Bank of Alaska’s Donor Connection app, residents can find an easier method of scheduling a blood donation. The app allows finding an appointment that fits each person’s needs, viewing upcoming appointments, keeping track of donor rewards, and track your donor history.

A bi-partisan group of Senators, including Alaska’s own Lisa Murkowski, has introduced legislation that pays tribute to the victims of COVID-19 with a moment of silence to be observed at noon on Monday, June 1.

In Alaska, more than 700 people volunteer with the Red Cross by providing emergency assistance to military families, responding to home fires in the middle of the night, providing preparedness information to communities, and more. They currently are seeking volunteers to fill four positions in our community.

The City of Soldotna is preparing to open Swiftwater Campground on Friday, May 29. This follows the opening of Centennial Campground on Friday, May 22.

The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reported 13 new positive COVID-19 cases in their Thursday update, including seven in the Kenai Peninsula Borough.  Two are in Homer, one in Kenai, one in Nikiski, and three are designated only as Kenai Peninsula Borough.

The Sterling Community Center is holding their “Junk In The Trunk” sale on Saturday, May 30, from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.. Vendors and sellers are invited to participate. Admission is free for buyers.