Star Valley football travels to Soldotna, Alaska, for season opener
Four-time defending Class 3A state champion Braves take on three-time Alaska DI state champion Stars.
Aug 29, 2026Open source
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Soldotna, Alaska. Counties or equivalents associated with this area: Kenai Peninsula. Associated ZIP codes: 99669.
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3 remaining Dairy Queens abruptly close in Alaska, leaving one in Soldotna
An owner with the Soldotna location said the costs of shipping food to Alaska make it extra challenging to run a DQ here.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Mary Lee LeHew-Nutter-Badger-Archer
Mary LeHew-Nutter-Badger-Archer, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the age of 83 in Soldotna, Alaska.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Alaska voters in November will decide whether judges stay on the bench. How does that work?
The Alaska Judicial Council has recommended against retaining two Kenai Peninsula judges in the Nov. 3 election — the first recommendation against judicial...
Oct 21, 2026Open source
Cloud seeding effort sparks debate in Alaska House race on Kenai Peninsula
Weather modification has become a rising issue for Homer Republican Rep. Sarah Vance in her reelection campaign against independent challenger Brent Johnson.
Sep 26, 2026Open source
Alaska Judicial Council takes rare step of recommending ‘no’ votes on 2 judges
The council announced its recommendation against retaining Superior Court Judge Kelly Lawson and District Court Judge Martin Fallon, both assigned to the Ken...
Sep 5, 2026Open source
Alaska fishing provides scenic adventure and variety, but can’t beat rainbow trout
Kevin Thurman displays a rainbow trout caught on the Kenai River before it is released.
Jul 30, 2026Open source
Alaska regulators deny Enstar’s request for advance approval of Kenai gas storage project
State regulators last week denied Enstar Natural Gas Co.’s request for an advance determination that its proposed Cook Inlet gas storage project would be a...
Jul 14, 2026Open source
Kenai Peninsula schools among 12 in Alaska to close this year amid budget cuts
Officials point to declining enrollment and say state funding has not kept pace with skyrocketing costs
Jun 20, 2026Open source
Harbor seal pup found in Kenai is Alaska SeaLife Center’s first admission of year 1 MIN READ
The male pup was estimated to be under one week old and was malnourished and dehydrated
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Kenai council approves grant for police drug task force overtime 1 MIN READ
The city accepted just over $17,550 from the Alaska High Intensity Drug Traffic Area program
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Land named for colorful character ‘Herring Pete’ added to Alaska’s Kachemak Bay State Park 3 MIN READ
24-acre Kenai Peninsula island parcel added to 400,000-acre Kachemak Bay State Park
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Kenai thwarts Service’s 3-peat attempt in Alaska Legion Baseball state championship
The Twins toppled the two-time defending champion Cougars to snap a decade-long summer title drought.
Aug 1, 2026Open source
Kenai woman seriously injured in bear mauling, troopers say
The woman fired several rounds from a shotgun at the sow with cubs before it attacked her, according to Alaska State Troopers.
Jul 10, 2026Open source
Researchers attempt to follow a hummingbird’s journey from Alaska to Mexico for first time
Biologists at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge are capturing and banding some of the world’s smallest birds.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
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Judge tosses Trump's attempt to block Alaska Senate results if GOP incumbent loses
A federal judge has dismissed a highly unusual lawsuit by the Trump administration that tried to block the certification of results from Alaska's U.S. Senate...
Nov 4, 2026Open source
Alaska Science Forum: Ornithological observations from a recliner 4 MIN READ
I don’t know what age you’re supposed to start sitting in a recliner and looking out the living room window at the bird feeder, but I sure do like doing...
Nov 3, 2026Open source
Seafood industry works to encourage Alaska fishermen to vote 3 MIN READ
The nonpartisan Dock the Vote task force is educating fishermen on absentee and early voting
Nov 3, 2026Open source
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Soldotna is in Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska.
Region: Alaska
ZIP Codes
99669
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Judge tosses Trump's attempt to block Alaska Senate results if GOP incumbent loses
A federal judge has dismissed a highly unusual lawsuit by the Trump administration that tried to block the certification of results from Alaska's U.S. Senate...
Nov 4, 2026Open source
Alaska Science Forum: Ornithological observations from a recliner 4 MIN READ
I don’t know what age you’re supposed to start sitting in a recliner and looking out the living room window at the bird feeder, but I sure do like doing...
Nov 3, 2026Open source
Seafood industry works to encourage Alaska fishermen to vote 3 MIN READ
The nonpartisan Dock the Vote task force is educating fishermen on absentee and early voting
Nov 3, 2026Open source
Coordinates
60.4817780, -151.1358200
Local Time
5:48 PM America/Anchorage
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Kenai Peninsula County
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