Author: Jason Lee |
The City of Soldotna is now accepting grant applications for its Storefront Improvement Program. To promote a thriving economy and an attractive streetscape, this grant program offers up to $7,500 for projects that rehabilitate Soldotna storefronts.
Author: Jason Lee |
Salmonfest announced their decision to cancel the 2020 event and reschedule for August 6 – 8 of next year, in a release issued on Friday. They do still hope to work with local health departments about hosting a smaller-scale gathering this year, if circumstances allow for it.
Author: Jason Lee |
Food producers who have been hurt financially by the COVID-19 pandemic have an opportunity to get aid from the federal government starting Tuesday. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program through August 28.
Author: Jason Lee |
The 2020 Alaska State Fair has been canceled, according to a statement from the Alaska State Fair Board of Directors and CEO issued over the Memorial Day weekend. The statement attributes the cancellation to “continuing uncertainty regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.” The fair was set to take place August 27 – September 7.
On Friday afternoon, Alaska State Troopers responded to a Sterling residence after receiving a complaint regarding malnourished dogs on the property. A total of four dogs were located on the property chained to separate trees with no access to food or water.
As reported by KSRM every Memorial Day weekend, the Alaska State and Wildlife Troopers will be conducting focused enforcement patrols this holiday weekend. The focus is geared toward speeders and impaired drivers on Alaska roadways this week and through the holiday weekend.
Author: Jason Lee |
Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, will be the time for residents on the Kenai to remember those who have not only served, but particularly those who paid the ultimate sacrifice and were unable to return home.
Author: Jason Lee |
Homer Electric Association is getting reports from their members regarding suspicious HEA impersonators over the phone. They issued a statement on Thursday alerting members to be alert and careful about the information they provide over the phone.
Author: Jason Lee |
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reported two new positive COVID-19 cases in their Friday update. That makes the total positive case count in the state 404. One case is out of Juneau and the other is out of Nome.
Author: Jason Lee |
Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Charlie Pierce gave a breakdown on the borough’s share of Federal CARES Act funding during a Facebook Live event on Friday morning. Mayor Pierce clarified the proposed sum of money headed to the borough as $37.4 million.