A federal District Court judge sentenced an Anchorage man to 21 years imprisonment followed by six years of supervised release on March 22, 2023, for his role in a drug trafficking organization that spanned multiple states.

February’s job count was up 2.5 percent from February 2022, an increase of 7,700 jobs.

The Soldotna City Council was presented with resolution 2023-019 designating a bathroom and shower trailer as surplus property, and authorizing it’s donation to the Kenai Peninsula Homelessness Coalition.

The Review of Board of Game Southcentral Meetings, Advisory Committee Elections for Terms Expiring 6/30/2023 and discussions on AC Generated Proposals will be the main items of discussion at the Kenai/Soldotna Fish and Game Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 4th at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex Conference room.

U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced on March 13, 2023, they have selected a team from the State of Alaska to be one of nine teams from “communities” across the nation to participate in a five-month Youth Systems Building Academy.

The City of Soldotna has come to an agreement with Janette Bower and she has accepted the position of city manager of Soldotna and will start on May 15th, 2023.

The bipartisan legislation to promote maternal health and reduce racial inequities in maternal and infant mortality by strengthening support for women during and after pregnancy.

Mr. Craig Tornga has been appointed as the new Marine Director for the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS). His first day will be Monday, April 3.

Senator Shelley Hughes introduced Senate Bill 111 on Tuesday, disapproving recommendations of the State Officers Compensation Commission to raise legislators’ salaries by 67%. The the bill is co-sponsored by Senator Robb Myers.