38-year-old Franklin Keaton Waters and 41-year-old William A. Miller, both of Artesia, New Mexico, are accused of fraudulently obtaining Alaska resident hunting and fishing licenses while continuing to claim residency and receive benefits in New Mexico.
Man Identified For Firing A Gun From A Moving Vehicle On Sterling Hwy

Alaska State Troopers received a report in Anchor Point on Saturday, April 5, of an individual firing a gun from a moving vehicle on the Sterling Hwy.
Begich Highlights Legislative Push, Alaska-Focused Agenda In First 100 Days

Begich holds seats on three major committees—Natural Resources, Transportation & Infrastructure, and Science, Space & Technology—and serves as vice chair on subcommittees overseeing energy and rail policy.
Borough Assembly To Consider Resolution Urging NOAA To Restore Weather Buoy Network

The legislation corresponds to an Alaska legislative resolution that addresses the current NDBC station outages that monitor wind, waves, and ocean conditions.
This Week On The Kenai: 4/07 – 4/11

The KSRM News Department has compiled some of the week’s top headlines.
Soldotna Field House Booking Policy Established

The Soldotna Field House Booking Policy was established to ensure fair access, efficient use, and alignment with the City’s goals of promoting community recreation, economic benefits from events, and opportunities for all age groups.
New Study Finds Alaska State Worker Pay Falls Short Of Market Standards

A total of 36 occupation groups showed their pay rates below the benchmark, with four exceptions, while 31 groups failed to meet the standard.
Senate Advances Stripped-Down Education Bill; Dunleavy Vows Immediate Veto

The Senate Finance Committee fast-tracked the change and moved the stripped-down version of House Bill 69 to the floor for a vote expected Friday.
KPBA Home Show “Level Up” Opens This Weekend

The 44th Annual Kenai Peninsula Builders Assoc. Home Show kicks off in Soldotna at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex this weekend.
Car Sets O’Reilly Auto Parts On Fire In Soldotna

On Tuesday around midnight, Soldotna Police responded to a report of a vehicle fully engulfed in flames while parked at the O’Reilly Auto Parts’s parking lot in Soldotna.