Governor Mike Dunleavy has appointed John Boyle to serve as Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources.

The Inletkeeper local solution mission this year is Project RE-tree, a volunteer-led project to restore and enhance tree cover in our neighborhoods and public places.

Due to the heavy snowfall over the past week, two businesses suffered roof collapses on Friday December 16th due to snow load, according to Chief Roy Browning with Central Emergency Services.

Nearly all industries recorded growth, but most remained below pre-pandemic levels. Overall, Alaska had 7,600 fewer jobs than in November 2019.

The luncheon paid tribute to those who have made the community a better place to live, work and do business.

The budget fully funds public education, the Alaska Marine Highway System, and Power Cost Equalization while still retiring millions of dollars in debt.

Ruffridge submitted his resignation from the Soldotna City Council following a successful election bid to the Alaska House District 7.

Due to a lack of snow cover, select areas in the Chugach Nation Forest in Southcentral Alaska are immediately closed to snowmachines.

The Alaska Division of Oil and Gas launched a special lease sale for the Cook Inlet region on Tuesday December 13th, 2022. Bidding is available online through the EnergyNet platform until Dec. 28, and bid results will be published Dec. 30.