This legislation strengthens efforts at the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Agency for Global Media to develop technology to bypass PRC internet censorship, provide secure content-sharing tools for citizens, and support independent Mandarin language content.
ADF&G Shuts Down King Salmon Fishing On The Kenai River, Projects One Of The Lowest Ever Runs

The 2025 forecast is 27% less than the recent 5-year average estimated total run of approximately 12,100 large fish.
Assembly Approves New Road Access Feasibility Study In Seward

The borough would share the cost of the feasibility study with the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority, which would also benefit from future road access and land-planning activities in the area.
Sterling Highway Widening Starting 2026

The first phase of construction, which consists of clearing work on the main line at the Sterling end of the project, will begin next year.
Nominate An Outstanding Alaskan For First Lady’s Volunteer Award

The annual awards recognize volunteers who engage in unpaid charitable activities, demonstrate personal commitment to long-term volunteer services, and significantly impact Alaskans.
Local Student Groups Advance To State Battle Of The Books Competition

The state championships will be held Feb. 14-27.
Kenai City Council Green Light’s Parks And Rec Master Plan Development

The plan will provide a detailed account of what Kenai’s residents, government, and Parks and Recreation Department want to see developed over the coming decades.
First Exhibition of Spirit of Soldotna: Showcasing Student Art

The City of Soldotna, in collaboration with the KPBSD and Kenai Peninsula College, is proud to announce the inaugural exhibition of Spirit of Soldotna: Showcasing Student Art.
Governor Dunleavy Declares Disaster For 2025 January Interior Winter Storm

Governor Mike Dunleavy issued a Disaster Declaration for areas along the Parks and Richardson Highways and portions of the Alaska Railroad Corridor affected by the 2025 January Interior Winter Storm. The declaration will enable the State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) to secure regulatory relief from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
Here’s What We Know About A Commuter Plane Crash In Alaska That Killed 10 People

Crews on Saturday succeeded in recovering the remains of those killed in the Bering Air crash from a drifting ice floe before the anticipated onset of high winds and snow.