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With shortfall looming, report outlines ways to fill Alaska’s gas gaps
Most of the options outlined in the report will come at a higher price tag than what utilities get for Cook Inlet gas today. But with the sun setting on the basin’s gas producing lifespan, they won’t have much choice.
With strong sockeye showing, Kasilof River opens to dipnetters
Tents lined the shore at the Kasilof River's mouth Tuesday, while families stood by four-wheelers and coolers full of fresh-caught sockeye.
Vandals target pride flags at Homer family planning clinic
Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic staff found two pride flags vandalized, in separate acts seen on surveillance video earlier this month.
Former employee charged with bringing addiction treatment drug into Kenai jail
Jessica Schroeder and another former DOC employee, Amanda Caban, are also accused of having sex with someone in state custody.
Invasive pike can use Cook Inlet to travel between freshwater systems, research finds
Now, for the first time, researchers have concrete evidence that northern pike could use the ocean to move between freshwater habitats.
Despite decades of warning, looming natural gas shortage threatens to drive up Alaska energy prices
For the second time in just over a decade, utilities are talking about importing liquified natural gas amid looming Cook Inlet gas shortages.
Seward voters reject electric utility sale by 7 votes
This is the second time since 2000 that a majority of Seward voters have approved a sale of the utility, but fallen short of a 60% threshold.
Think finding eggs was hard? Try buying a snowblower
Staff at Ron’s Rent-It Center, in Kenai, have had to make a waitlist of people who want snowblowers stretching into next year.
Bill would extend state taxes to cover Hilcorp
Senate Bill 114 would extend income taxes to companies that aren't publicly traded — like Hilcorp, Cook Inlet’s dominant oil and gas producer.
Snowverloaded: Kenai Peninsula residents deal with extended winter
Since the first big winter storms, snow on the western Kenai Peninsula has collapsed roofs, broken gas meters and raised backcountry avalanche risk.
Correctional officer charged with bringing drugs into Seward prison
Troopers say Spring Creek Correctional Center video showed Steven Manuel secretly delivering apparent contraband to a prisoner's cell.
Kenai’s Hashade continues to see statewide popularity
Hashade, a cannabis-infused lemonade, is Alaska's most popular cannabis product according to its makers at Kenai's Red Run Cannabis Company.
As fishing guides diversify, rockfish feel the pressure
As state regulations on halibut and king salmon fishing have ramped up, charter guides have branched out into another species: rockfish.
Kenai Peninsula Borough settles Pierce harassment suit for $237K
Former borough mayor Charlie Pierce owes $31,250 in a settlement of then-assistant Pamela Wastell's sexual harassment claims against him.
In unprecedented move, federal council takes no action on Cook Inlet salmon plan
Management of the Cook Inlet commercial salmon fishery will likely fall to the federal government — which fishermen warn could severely limit it.
Kenai Peninsula Borough begins work on new harassment policies
The borough is facing multiple lawsuits from former employees who allege harassment by supervisors — including former mayor Charlie Pierce.
Narcan to be available over the counter soon, though questions remain about cost
A Kenai Peninsula advocate says making the overdose-reversing drug more available will help reduce stigma and help Alaskans stay prepared.
Seward approves electric utility’s sale to HEA — but voters will have a say
Seward voters will decide in May whether to sell their city-run electric utility to Homer Electric Association for $25 million.
Soldotna City Council rejects lewdness ordinance
A heated debate over what is and isn’t allowed in Soldotna’s public spaces is over, for now, following a drag performance in Soldotna Creek Park.
House special committee takes up PFD question
Rep. Ben Carpenter, R-Nikiski, co-chairs the House Ways and Means Committee, which helps set Permanent Fund Dividend checks' amounts.