Econ 919 — How the Kenai Peninsula Works

For both the teachers’ union and the support staff union, the district is proposing a three year contract that includes a 2.5% pay raise the first year and a 1% pay raise for each of the next two years. That’s less than what the two unions asked for.

Baby salmon often swim through small streams, like those found in peatlands on the southern Kenai Peninsula. That's why one Alaska-based environmental organization is restoring the landscape by constructing man-made beaver dams.

The market is Soldotna’s prime gathering place for residents in summer. But city officials have long had bigger dreams for that part of town, envisioning a walkable tourism district parallel to the river. But some council members voiced concerns about the limits of the new zone type.

The award, announced last month, comes roughly two years after the center lost that revenue source amid alleged financial mismanagement by executive staff.

Ninilchik's annual Salmonfest partners with several Alaska-based organizations to get the word out about environmental causes. A portion of the festival's proceeds also go directly to some of these groups.

The Kenai River watershed gets a twice yearly checkup because of its natural and economic importance to the Kenai Peninsula. But the initiative is at risk of being shrunk because of increasing project costs.

Coffee and baked goods go hand in hand. That's why one Soldotna bakery recently opened a second location to serve both.

Ninilchik voters may get the chance to create their recreation service area after the community’s pool was left on the list of budget cuts approved by Kenai Peninsula school board members earlier this month.

Not everyone is given a second chance at life. But for one Soldotna woman who struggled with severe epilepsy, that new beginning meant pursuing her dream of opening a thrift store.

The Kenai Peninsula baseball team suspended its 2025 season because of a recent drop in revenue. The organization is primarily funded by a year-round bingo and pull tabs, which has declined in attendance.

The two new wells are the culmination of years of work and more than $65 million.

Glenfarne’s founder and CEO says he’s taking the project one step at a time.

The Kenai Peninsula's gardening season started earlier than normal for many because of this year’s mild winter. Local plant nurseries and greenhouses say that's good for business.

High school seniors in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District moved their tassels from right to left last week at graduation ceremonies. That means that nearly 600 students will be leaving the school district, a small part of the district’s downward trend in enrollment.

The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority recently awarded a combined $150,000 to three organizations on the Kenai Peninsula.

Alaskans have been stocking up on emergency supplies in preparation for a possible eruption of Mt. Spurr. For retailers on the Kenai Peninsula, that often means filling – and refilling – shelves with help from distributors in the Lower 48.

The Kenai Peninsula sees an influx of snowbirds in the spring and summer months. For area senior centers, that means an increase in clientele and donations.

Speaking to the Kenai and Soldotna chambers of commerce Wednesday, Borough Mayor Peter Micciche talked through a few key elements of his yet-to-be-released borough budget.

Mayor Brian Gabriel says it's basically a time to brag about the city’s accomplishments over the last year.

The Kenaitze Indian Tribe’s monthly arts and crafts sale has become a hub for Native creators to sell their wares. It's the only craft fair in the region that exclusively promotes Native art.