Spirit of Soldotna, a program that showcases student artwork in the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, has launched. The program is designed to showcase and celebrate student art while promoting local students’ artistic talents.

Once the ABI investigation is complete, it will be independently reviewed by the Alaska Office of Special Prosecutions.

The road collapsed as a large Hilcorp truck was crossing the area, causing the truck to roll off the side of the road. 

The Kenai Chronicles: Beyond the Exhibit, a new monthly lecture series by the Kenai Culture Center, will have its first guest speaker on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at the Kenai Visitor Center.

In total, December’s statewide job count was 1.9 percent above December 2023, an increase of 6,000 jobs. 

Murkowski was one of three Republicans to vote against Hegseth’s nomination late Friday, along with Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Mitch McConnell of Kentucky.

Any individual who had to take evasive action to avoid collision with the sedan is encouraged to contact the Soldotna Dispatch Center to make a report and provide a statement.

The KSRM News Department has compiled some of the week’s top headlines.

Jeremy Douse was named director of the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) and State Forester. Douse has served as Deputy Director and led DNR’s forestry efforts since March 2024.

Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) announced his co-sponsorship and strong support for the bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act, a critical piece of legislation aimed at addressing the escalating threat of catastrophic wildfires, streamlining forest restoration efforts, and fostering economic growth in rural communities.