This year, Nikiski Middle-High School will represent the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District in the state competition. The fifth-sixth grade meeting will occur on February 11, and the third-fourth grade meeting will be on February 13, prior to the state competition on February 25.
The Challenger Learning Center Hits 20th Anniversary
Author: Jason Lee |Challenger Learning and its global network of Challenger Learning Centers use space-themed simulated learning and role-playing strategies to help students bring their classroom studies to life and cultivate skills needed for future success, such as problem solving, critical thinking, communication, and teamwork.
Hilcorp Partners With ACF To Encourage Giving Back In Alaska
Author: Jason Lee |
The Alaska Community Foundation announced a new partnership with Hilcorp Alaska that will result in more than $5 million in charitable contributions over the next year. Through this partnership, ACF will take over the administration of Hilcorp Alaska’s giving program and disperse the employee-guided donations statewide.
HEA Discusses Benefits Of Electric Vehicles
Author: Jason Lee |In a joint Kenai / Soldotna chamber luncheon on Wednesday, the Homer Electric Association (HEA) offered an introduction to electric vehicles, charging stations, and available tax credits for those who use them.
Governor Requests Additional Marine Highway Funding
Author: Jason Lee |Governor Mike Dunleavy is asking the Legislature for extra money to continue work on Alaska Marine Highway System ferries currently out-of-service for upgrades and repairs.
Friday Deadline For Soldotna Storefront Improvement Program
Author: Jason Lee |The City of Soldotna is still accepting applications for the Storefront Improvement Program within city limits until Friday, February 7.
KPBSD Recognizes National School Counseling Week
Author: Jason Lee |
The first week of February is recognized nationwide as National School Counseling Week, a time to appreciate school counselors in all levels of schools. This year’s celebration is titled School Counselors: Helping Build Better Humans, according to the American School Counselor Association.
Red Cross Offering Free Smoke Alarm Installation
Author: Jason Lee |The Red Cross of Alaska is providing free smoke alarm installation and emergency preparedness planning through the Home Fire Campaign. The program is part of the nationwide Home Fire Campaign which aims to reduce residential fires through prevention and education.
Family, Friends Of Missing Homer Woman To Hold Candlelight Vigil
Author: Jason Lee |
On Saturday, friends and family of Anesha “Duffy” Murnane, a missing Homer woman, will hold a candlelight vigil for her from noon to 2 p.m. at WKFL Park.
Governor Dunleavy Promises Resource Development
Author: Jason Lee |
Governor Mike Dunleavy proposed his path for strengthening Alaska’s economy in a speech on Thursday to the Alaska Chamber and Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce, and it centers heavily on utilizing the state’s own resources.