The effort to rebuild the Triumvirate Theatre received a big push in the right direction last week, when the Rasmussen Foundation announced funding for the Alaska Children’s Institute for the Performing Arts, along with 24 other projects statewide.

 Today, Governor Mike Dunleavy regretfully accepted Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Jason Brune’s resignation. Commissioner Brune is leaving to pursue opportunities in the private sector.

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly passed an ordinance on Tuesday night, which amends the Borough Code concerning elections for public office. 

U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Bob Casey (D-PA) recently introduced legislation to enhance and expand support, protection, and prevention for Americans affected by family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence.

Soldotna AST responded to the beach access off Dunes Road in Kenai on Monday afternoon, for a welfare check on the occupants of a truck stuck in the sand. It was also suspected that there may have been illicit drug use. 

A portion of the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon will be reserved for youth anglers age 15 and younger on Saturday, August 5, 2023. Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) staff will be present from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with loaner gear, and to assist youth anglers with fishing for coho salmon. Loaner fishing rods will be available to check out, and use on a first-come first-served basis.

The long-time Alaskan telecommunications provider, GCI, will be discontinuing the email service it has provided to customers for nearly 30 years.

There will soon be more cabins to choose from for those who live and work in Alaska, and for those who are visiting or planning to visit one day.