December 29 at 6:00 AM: Most of the outages have been restored. There are some single outages that crews are still repairing.

According to the the National Weather Service, significant icing is possible. Total ice accumulations of up to four tenths of an inch possible.

Motorists traveling through Portage Valley and into Whittier should expect moderate snow Thursday afternoon and evening.

The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reports 877 new COVID-19 cases and 232 hospitalizations, 6 new deaths in the data update on Friday.

Due to the continued spruce bark beetle outbreak effecting the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska State Parks will began work within the Bing’s Landing boat launch area October 25 – 28, 2021.

The actual swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for Monday, October 25th as per voter approval.

Industries hit hardest by COVID-19 grew the most, although few have regained pre-pandemic job levels.

Vacancies exist on the following: Airport Commission, Beautification Committee, Council on Aging, Harbor Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission, and Planning & Zoning Commission.