Documents obtained by Earthjustice, a nonprofit environmental law organization, show a contract between the state Division of Forestry and the Alaska Forest Association worth up to $1.3 million, or $260,000 a year, for a span of five years.
Project Homeless Connect Lends Aid To Peninsula Community
Author: Jason Lee |On Wednesday, the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex transformed into a one-stop-shop allowing residents in-need to get a few helping hands.
2020 Upper Cook Inlet Sockeye Salmon Forecast Below Average
Author: Jason Lee |
In 2020, a run of approximately 4.3 million sockeye salmon is forecast to return to the the Upper Cook Inlet with a commercial harvest of 1.7 million. The forecast commercial harvest in 2020 is 1.4 million less than the 20-year average annual harvest, according to the Department of Fish and Game.
Solarize The Kenai Kickoff Meeting Being Held Thursday
Author: Jason Lee |Solarize the Kenai is a citizen-led project that brings people together to receive significant group discounts on installing solar panels on their homes and businesses, including a 26% federal tax credit only available through 2020.
Kenai Fire Chief Jeff Tucker Retiring
Author: Jason Lee |Having held the position of Fire Chief in Kenai since 2014, Chief Jeff Tucker is retiring. The city of Kenai’s Department Head Service has begun accepting applications for the position.
Incidents Involving Online Marketplaces Prompt Security Reminders
Author: Jason Lee |
In the aftermath of recent robberies committed using online marketplaces to lure victims, Alaska officials are offering advice on how to buy, sell, and trade online safely.
Majority Of Alaska Lawmakers Vote To Override Governor’s Budget Vetoes
Author: Jason Lee |The Alaska Legislature in Juneau held a joint floor session Friday afternoon to consider an override of two of the governor’s major fiscal year 2020 budget vetoes.
Jobs Up 0.6 Percent From December Of Last Year
Author: Jason Lee |
Alaska’s employment was up an estimated 0.6 percent in December, or 1,900 jobs, from December 2018.
As Temperatures Fall, Peninsula Homeless Seek Help
Author: Jason Lee |As temperatures fall below double-digits again this weekend, there are options for the Kenai Peninsula’s homeless to find assistance.
Borough To Purchase Replacement Fire Truck
Author: Jason Lee |
The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly, at their meeting on Tuesday, decided to approve appropriations for money to be spent for a fire truck that was deemed a total loss in 2017.