Key issues, like school spending and the size of Alaskas oil-wealth checks, hang in the balance as lawmakers delay decisions until the result of a lawsuit challenging a Republicans eligibility. The suit names both the Kenai Peninsula Borough and Pierce as defendants. You demand accountability. Candidates for Alaska State Senate District C Gary Stevens, on screen, left, and Heath Smith, on screen, right, participate remotely in a forum held at the Soldotna Public Library on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022 in Soldotna, Alaska. The campus sits among 300 wooded acres on Soldotna's west side and includes a library, laboratories, computer labs, a residence hall, and an art gallery. Within 48 hours of the course being advertised, 120 women had signed up to participate, By Mark Thiessen Associated Press December 1, 2022 2:30 am, Point of View: The joys of finding an apartment in Homer, Seawatch: Proposals sought for salmon habitat studies, Artists collaborate on exhibit exploring the challenges of being mothers and makers, Unhinged Alaska: A Christmas artist and a cyber safari. Bethel (Central Yupik: Mamterilleq) is a city in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States.It is the largest community on the Kuskokwim River, located approximately 50 mi (80 km) upriver from where the river flows into Kuskokwim Bay.It is also the largest city in western Alaska and in the Unorganized Borough, as well as the eighth-largest in the state. For the borough, see, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kenai_Peninsula&oldid=1109751556, Landforms of Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 11 September 2022, at 17:51. Santa Claus, mayor pro tem of North Pole and candidate for Alaska's at-large congressional district in the 2022 special election (Independent) Mike Navarre, former Mayor of the Kenai Peninsula Borough (19961999, 20112017) and former state It is one of the few areas in Alaska that allow for agriculture, with a growing season adequate for producing hay and several other crops. The Kenai River was selected by CNN Travel as one of the "World's 15 Best Rivers for Travelers," due to its fishing and hunting opportunities.[25]. Additionally, the headquarters of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, the Kenai Peninsula Borough, and the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District are located in the city. The Joyce K. Carver Memorial Library on Binkley Street was remodeled in 2013, providing media resources to the greater Soldotna community. The City and Borough of Yakutat (/ j k t t /, YAK--tat; Tlingit: Yaakwdat; Russian: ) is a borough in the U.S. state of Alaska and the name of a former city within it. U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola waves a sign during the morning rush hour in Anchorage, Alaska, on Tuesday Nov. 8, 2022. Search Tip: Use quotes to find results containing your phrase, exactly, e.g., "Peninsula Clarion". According to an action agenda from an Oct. 26 special meeting of the Soldotna City Council, council members voted unanimously to forego interview and extend Blankenship a conditional offer. The western portions of Soldotna are connected by local roads (east of the Kenai River) and Kalifornsky Beach Road (west of the river). The information available through the Voter Information tool is pursuant to AS 15.07.195. All rights reserved. Haines Borough is a home-rule borough located in the state of Alaska. In 1947, after World War II, the United States government withdrew a number of townships along Cook Inlet and the lower Kenai River from the Kenai National Moose Range, opening up the area to settlement under the Homestead Act. GIS is used daily to support the decision-making processes of our local government, as well as by the Borough's Emergency Response system. After he left the borough, assembly members appointed former Borough Mayor Mike Navarre to the role. The ticket also called for Gov. It derives from an Eyak name, diyaqudat, and was influenced by the Tlingit word yaakw ("canoe, boat"). That achievement was further commended by a subsequent resolution passed by the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly. A bouquet of flowers honors outgoing Kenai Peninsula Borough Clerk Johni Blankenship at her work station on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, in Soldotna, Alaska. Athabaskan and Alutiiq Native groups lived on the peninsula for thousands of years prior to Gerasim Izmailov becoming the first European to explore and map the area in 1789. News Elections Kenai Local News news; Kenai looks to bid bluff project in April. She was also named Municipal Employee of the Year in 2013 by the Alaska Municipal League. Farnsworth Park contains a playground, picnic pavilions, restrooms, and open green spaces. GIS is used daily to support the decision-making processes of our local government, as well as by the Borough's Emergency Response system. Homer Mayor - Ken Castner - 95% Write-in - 5%. By: James Brooks - November 18, 2022 11:10 pm. The age distribution of the population shows 26 percent under the age of 18 and 13 percent age 65 or older. Southeast Alaska is composed of seven entire boroughs and two census areas, in addition to the portion of the Yakutat Borough lying east of 141 West longitude. The full candidate forum can be streamed on KDLL 91.9 FMs website at kdll.org or on the Clarions Facebook page. The population doubles in the summer tourist season in order to deal with more than 1,000,000 visitors each year. Stevens said that he personally will vote no on the convention because he favors the amendment process as a way to make changes to the Constitution. He served in the U.S. Army for 18 years and is a member of the American Legion Post 18 in Ninilchik. When a person in a position of power does something wrong, you dont urge your supporters to vote for them, Walker is quoted as saying in a press release. This is a list of airports in Alaska (a U.S. state), grouped by type and sorted by location.It contains all public-use and military airports in the state. Most of the peninsula is part of the Kenai Peninsula Borough. Santa Claus, mayor pro tem of North Pole and candidate for Alaska's at-large congressional district in the 2022 special election (Independent) Mike Navarre, former Mayor of the Kenai Peninsula Borough (19961999, 20112017) and former state The borough seat is Palmer, and the largest community is the census-designated place of Knik-Fairview, Alaska.. As of the 2020 census, the population was 107,081, up from 88,995 in 2010.It is the fastest growing subdivision in Alaska. Petersburg (Tlingit: Set K or Gantiyaakw Sedi "Steamboat Channel") is a census-designated place (CDP) in and essentially the borough seat of Petersburg Borough, Alaska, United States.The population was 3,043 at the 2020 census, up from 2,948 in 2010.. In Utqiagvik, Alaskas northernmost community, it hit 40 degrees on Monday morning. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.02. Charlie Pierce, a Republican candidate for Alaska governor, answers a question during a debate, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Anchorage, Alaska. Under Alaskas ranked choice voting system, voters will have the option to rank the three candidates on Election Day. Fridays lawsuit came almost a month after Pierce announced that he would be stepping down as borough mayor to focus full time on his 2022 gubernatorial bid. The project, when completed, will mark the end of decadeslong efforts by the city to stabilize about 5,000 feet of bluff 2022 Peninsula Clarion and Sound Publishing, Inc. In each of those four cases, the complaint says, the borough did not implement procedures to protect employees from discrimination, harassment or retaliation and therefore failed to protect Wastell from sexual harassment by Pierce. Gov. [1] They called the Kenai Peninsula Yaghanen ("the good land").[2]. [13] The Refuge is also home to brown and black bears, dall sheep, moose, and caribou. The Seward Highway connects Seward to Anchorage, and the Sterling Highway is the backbone of Kenai Peninsula connecting the larger towns to Anchorage. In this case, after several employees asserted claims of discrimination, bullying, retaliation, and after one additional employee reported sexual harassment, the Borough retained Pierce and failed to put into place procedures to make employees safe.. 11.82 31,973: 2,704 sq mi (7,003 km 2) Kenai Peninsula Borough: 122: Soldotna: Second: 1964-The Kenai Peninsula, whose name may be derived from Kenayskaya, the Russian name for Cook Inlet. It was four days later that Wastells legal counsel contacted Kenai Peninsula Borough Attorney Sean Kelley to report the allegation of sexual harassment. The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly approved a Feb. 14, 2023 mayoral special election date, with the potential for a March 7 runoff. [16][17] The record-setting fish is on display at the Soldotna Visitor Center.[18][19]. The northwest coast along the Cook Inlet is flatter and marshy, dotted with numerous small lakes. Mount Foraker is a 17,400-foot (5,304 m) mountain in the central Alaska Range, in Denali National Park, 14 mi (23 km) southwest of Denali.It is the second highest peak in the Alaska Range, and the third highest peak in the United States. The City and Borough of Yakutat (/ j k t t /, YAK--tat; Tlingit: Yaakwdat; Russian: ) is a borough in the U.S. state of Alaska and the name of a former city within it. Also described in the complaint is an alleged incident in which Pierce grabbed Wastell and kissed her on the neck before following her to her desk after she pulled away. But a new analysis shows growth may be at a plateau. The Sterling Highway runs through and connects the eastern and central portions of the city. Aspen Park, Pioneer Park, Parker Park, Riverview Park, and Sunrise Park are neighborhood parks. The AEC offers courses in building construction, office occupations, and medical coding. The 2012[11] estimated median income for a household in the city was $44,805, and the median income for a family was $56,208. The museum also houses Alaska Native artifacts. Microsoft pleaded for its deal on the day of the Phase 2 decision last month, but now the gloves are well and truly off. The cities of Juneau and Douglas merged with the surrounding borough to form the municipality: Joseph "Joe" Juneau, prospector and co-founder of the city. Geography. The peninsula also has natural gas, petroleum, and coal deposits, as well as abundant commercial and personal-use fisheries. Charlie Pierce, a Republican candidate for Alaska governor, answers a question during a debate, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Anchorage, Alaska. Bethel (Central Yupik: Mamterilleq) is a city in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States.It is the largest community on the Kuskokwim River, located approximately 50 mi (80 km) upriver from where the river flows into Kuskokwim Bay.It is also the largest city in western Alaska and in the Unorganized Borough, as well as the eighth-largest in the state. Former Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Charlie Pierce received 9,717 votes, just under 5%. 3. Geography. The 2020 Census put the population of the city proper at 32,515, and the population of the Fairbanks North Star Borough at 95,655 making it the second most DEC 02 Application for State Air Quality Permit AQ0225MSS04 AP&T Company, Tok Power Gen Statewide; DEC 05 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE AND MARIJUANA LICENSING AND ENFORCEMENT DATABASE Statewide; DEC 05 Application for State Air Quality Permit AQ0911MSS06/TVP03 Eni US Operating Co, Statewide; DEC 06 PROPOSED CHANGES The Central Peninsula Hospital is the largest medical facility on the peninsula[24] with 49 beds, an emergency care facility, and specialties including family medicine, ear-nose-throat, birthing center, general surgery, neurology, OB/GYN, oncology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pathology, pediatrics, podiatry, psychiatry and radiology. Mount Foraker is a 17,400-foot (5,304 m) mountain in the central Alaska Range, in Denali National Park, 14 mi (23 km) southwest of Denali.It is the second highest peak in the Alaska Range, and the third highest peak in the United States. Over the course of roughly an hour, candidates fielded questions from moderators Sabine Poux, news director at KDLL, and Ashlyn OHara, government and education reporter at the Clarion. It is home to both the Sargent Icefield and Harding Icefields and numerous glaciers that spawn off them. The Assembly set a special meeting for Dec. 13 to continue hearing public testimony on the Holtan Hills project. The harassment, which the complaint says began in early 2021 and continued through July 2022, included sexual remarks, embraces, kisses, touching her breast, false imprisonment in his private office, massages, discussion of his sex life and questions as to Wastells sexual preferences and desires.. On more than one occasion, Pierce called Wastell into his office to grab her and pull her tight to his body, tried to give her money and called her into his office just to look her up and down, the complaint says. Tags: Election 2022, Elections, Local News. The allegations as described are serious, and we have a system of due process under the law to vet these claims, Dunleavy said. The local grid is islanded after the 2019 Swan Lake Fire. The roots of Alaskas disloyalty clause come from a Hawaiian dockworkers strike in the 1940s. In addition to having a policy on paper, it is essential that the employer actually implement such policies, make reporting and investigation procedures impartial, and not retain serial harassers, Shortell said. The name in Tlingit is Yaakwdat (meaning "the place where canoes rest"). Mount Drum is a stratovolcano in the Wrangell Mountains of east-central Alaska in the United States.It is located at the extreme western end of the Wrangells, 18 miles (29 km) west-southwest of Mount Sanford and the same distance west-northwest of Mount Wrangell.It lies just inside the western boundary of Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park and Preserve and is 25 miles (40 km) Those damages, Shortell said, include lost wages and benefits, pain and suffering and punitive damages against Pierce, among others. Kachemak Bay, a small inlet off the larger Cook Inlet, extends into the peninsula's southwest end, much of which is part of Kachemak Bay State Park. Every time weve come up, right at the point where we can have a strong fiscal working group or having strong fiscal policies, weve never been able to get the support of the rest of the Legislature.. (Ashlyn OHara/Peninsula Clarion), Johni Blankenship began working in the borough clerks office in 1999. Under that plan, permanent fund earnings would be split between dividend payments and state services. Rental facilities will be closed. Pierce is running without a lieutenant governor after his running mate, Edie Grunwald, announced two weeks ago that she was dropping out. Multiple municipal elections were held Tuesday around the state, asking Alaskans to elect a variety of assembly, school board and council seats, as well as several propositions up for debate. Wastell has worked at the Kenai Peninsula Borough since 2013 and served as Pierces executive assistant from 2021 to 2022. Smith served on the Homer City Council for six years and holds a bachelors degree in international relations from Brigham Young University. FILE - Incumbent Gov. KTOO provides a variety of public services throughout Alaska. Mike Dunleavys 50-50 plan. More homesteads were taken and visitors came to fish in the area. For 2012, king salmon were estimated at 5,173, while red salmon were estimated at 1,581,555. The Donald E. Gilman River Center is a multi-agency permitting, information and education center on Funny River Road near the Soldotna municipal airport. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen, File) Smith said he supports diversifying Alaskas economy by developing more natural resources. Election Day is Nov. 8 and early voting started Monday. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen, File) The event will be from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 12, at the Anchorage Museum and will feature journalists and a panel of experts in a discussion of some of the effects of a warming climate on one of the planets most productive marine ecosystems. Two of the three candidates running to represent the southern Peninsula, Kodiak and Cordova in the Alaska State Senate logged on to Zoom on Monday for a remote candidate forum held at the Soldotna Public Library. Fairbanks is a home rule city and the borough seat of the Fairbanks North Star Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska.. Fairbanks is the largest and coldest city in the Interior region of Alaska and the second largest in the state. Electricity is supplied by the consumer-owned Soldotna Generation Plant, operating a 40 MW General Electric LM6000 natural gas turbine. The location of present-day Soldotna was selected as the site for the highway's bridge crossing the Kenai River. The borough will hold a special election during which a new interim mayor will be elected. In the south Kenai Peninsula and Kodiak, incumbent Sen. Gary Stevens had just over 55% of the vote in a race against two Republican challengers. News infrastructure Kenai Kenai Peninsula Borough Local News news Seward . Tourism is a major industry, along with outfitting and guiding services for hunters and fishers. Soldotna first appeared on the 1960 U.S. Census as an unincorporated village. Results updated at 8:25 p.m. Tuesday. The first five forums, held in the weeks leading up to the Oct. 4 municipal election, focused on local races. The glacier-covered Kenai Mountains, rising 7,000 feet (2,100m), run along the southeast spine of the peninsula along the coast of the Gulf of Alaska. This tool will not provide information for individuals who chose to keep their residence address private. Southeast Alaska is composed of seven entire boroughs and two census areas, in addition to the portion of the Yakutat Borough lying east of 141 West longitude. Within 48 hours of the course being advertised, 120 women had signed up to participate, By Mark Thiessen Associated Press December 1, 2022 2:30 am, Point of View: The joys of finding an apartment in Homer, Seawatch: Proposals sought for salmon habitat studies, Artists collaborate on exhibit exploring the challenges of being mothers and makers, Unhinged Alaska: A Christmas artist and a cyber safari. I think that there would not be a prevailing wind pushing us towards a constitutional convention if the Legislature had been more responsive to the concerns of the people in addressing those things from the floor, Smith said. This page was last edited on 9 October 2022, at 15:24 (UTC). Blankenship, who began working for the borough clerks office in 1999, is responsible for running the boroughs municipal elections and meetings, as well as interfacing with the public and other borough employees. U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola waves a sign during the morning rush hour in Anchorage, Alaska, on Tuesday Nov. 8, 2022. Once the KPB is served, the KPB will review the allegations and answer the allegations in accordance with applicable court rules, Kelley said via email. The Kenai Peninsula Borough failed to protect employees from sexual harassment and bullying by former borough mayor and current gubernatorial candidate Charlie Pierce, a lawsuit filed Friday in state court alleges. Multiple municipal elections were held Tuesday around the state, asking Alaskans to elect a variety of assembly, school board and council seats, as well as several propositions up for debate. Former Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Charlie Pierce posted a photo on his Facebook page announcing that he voted early Tuesday. Students attend Soldotna High School for grades 912. (Dena'ina: Shk'ituk't; Russian: , Kenay) It is one hundred and eighty-seven miles south from Anchorage.The population was 7,424 as of the 2020 census, up from 7,100 in 2010, the fifteenth-most populated city in the state. The Soldotna Visitor Center, located at the Kenai River Bridge, includes wildlife displays of brown and black bear, dall sheep, bison, wolverines, bald eagles, mountain goats, king crabs, various birds and the world record king salmon. Homer Mayor - Ken Castner - 95% Write-in - 5%. [5], Soldotna is located at 602912N 151431W / 60.48667N 151.07528W / 60.48667; -151.07528 (60.486617, 151.075373),[6] on the banks of the Kenai River on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska. Peltola, who became the first Alaska Native elected to Congress when she won a special election earlier this year, faces Republicans Sarah Palin and Nick Begich and Libertarian Chris Bye in the general election. As of the 2010 US Census,[11] there were 4,163 people residing in 1,720 households in the city. [4], Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}6010N 15015W / 60.167N 150.250W / 60.167; -150.250, Large peninsula in south central Alaska, United States, This article is about the geographic peninsula. Fairbanks is a home rule city and the borough seat of the Fairbanks North Star Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska.. Fairbanks is the largest and coldest city in the Interior region of Alaska and the second largest in the state. A lawsuit filed a day earlier by an employee when he was mayor of the Kenai Peninsula Borough accuses Pierce of constant unwanted physical touching, sexual remarks and sexual advances. In the Legislature, its not always what you want, Stevens said. Election 2022; Murkowski, Peltola and Dunleavy projected to win Alaska elections With most ballots cast, the three incumbents have insurmountable leads, even with ranked choice sorting ahead. Candidates for Alaska State Senate District C Gary Stevens, on screen, left, and Heath Smith, on screen, right, participate remotely in a forum held at the Soldotna Public Library on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022 in Soldotna, Alaska. In 1960, Soldotna was incorporated as a fourth class city with a population of 332 and an area of 7.4 square miles (4,723.4 acres). The information available through the Voter Information tool is pursuant to AS 15.07.195. The Kenai Peninsula has many glaciers in its eastern and southern areas. From top left: Joyce K. Carver Memorial Library, Mining and Petroleum Training Service Building, Alaska Department of Community and Regional Affairs, "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990", "What's in a name? Both candidates acknowledged that Alaska is struggling both to attract and retain education staff and that Alaskas current compensation structure is flawed. 11.82 31,973: 2,704 sq mi (7,003 km 2) Kenai Peninsula Borough: 122: Soldotna: Second: 1964-The Kenai Peninsula, whose name may be derived from Kenayskaya, the Russian name for Cook Inlet. The racial makeup of the city was 86 percent White, 0.3 percent Black or African American, 4.3 percent Native American, 1.6 percent Asian, 0.3 percent Pacific Islander, 0.8 percent from other races, and 6.8 percent from two or more races. All after-school activities in Anchorage are also canceled Wednesday. Ms. CARTS does not operate like a conventional "city bus". (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen, File) Incorporated as a borough on June 25, 2007, it was previously a city (urban Skagway located at When it comes to establishing a long-term fiscal plan for the State of Alaska, Smith said stronger leadership is needed to advance recommendations made by the states Fiscal Policy Working Group. U.S. senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan rebuked a weekend social media post from the former president based on unfounded election fraud claims. Dionicio Charles wired at least $30,000 from Alaska Mountain Guides to his and his wifes bank accounts and wrote himself more than $28,000 in checks from AMG, according to a criminal complaint filed by Haines Borough police. A bouquet of flowers honors outgoing Kenai Peninsula Borough Clerk Johni Blankenship at her work station on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, in Soldotna, Alaska. Former Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Charlie Pierce posted a photo on his Facebook page announcing that he voted early Tuesday. He is a graduate of Homer High School but has also lived in Anchorage and Fairbanks, and has worked for the United Parcel Service for 25 years. U.S. Senate. The city experienced rapid population growth in the 1960s through the 1990s as a result of its location at the intersection of two major highways and due to development of the oil industry on the Kenai Peninsula. Effective Dec. 1, Blankenship will be the new city clerk at the City of Soldotna. Pierce served as mayor of Kenai Peninsula Borough from 2017 to September 2022. The Soldotna Post Office opened in 1949 and other businesses opened in the next few years. Candidates for Alaska State Senate District C Gary Stevens, on screen, left, and Heath Smith, on screen, right, participate remotely in a forum held at the Soldotna Public Library on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022 in Soldotna, Alaska. The Municipality and Borough of Skagway is a first-class borough in Alaska on the Alaska Panhandle.As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,240, up from 968 in 2010. By: James Brooks - November 18, 2022 11:10 pm. Republican Kelly Tshibaka currently holds a lead of over 3,500 votes over incumbent Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski, a gap that shrunk as election night wore on Tshibakas lead was almost 10,000 votes when the first batch of results was released. The borough seat is Palmer, and the largest community is the census-designated place of Knik-Fairview, Alaska.. As of the 2020 census, the population was 107,081, up from 88,995 in 2010.It is the fastest growing subdivision in Alaska. Incorporated as a borough on June 25, 2007, it was previously a city (urban Skagway located at The 2020 Census put the population of the city proper at 32,515, and the population of the Fairbanks North Star Borough at 95,655 making it the second most In the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, four Republicans are competing for a newly redrawn Wasilla district. The Municipality and Borough of Skagway is a first-class borough in Alaska on the Alaska Panhandle.As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,240, up from 968 in 2010. Crews attempted lifesaving efforts on the 71-year-old but she died from her injuries. The population density was 563 people per square mile. Multiple municipal elections were held Tuesday around the state, asking Alaskans to elect a variety of assembly, school board and council seats, as well as several propositions up for debate. The KWF works to maintain the health of the watersheds on the Kenai Peninsula. The efforts of the Hospice of Homer during this holiday season. Soldotna is located on the western edge of the vast Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, a protected area spanning nearly 2 million acres and home to bears, moose, caribou, sheep, and many fish and bird species. Republican Kelly Tshibaka currently holds a lead of over 3,500 votes over incumbent Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski, a gap that shrunk as election night wore on Tshibakas lead was almost 10,000 votes when the first batch of results was released. The borough put Wastell on paid administrative leave and hired Anchorage firm Ashburn & Mason to conduct a confidential, internal human resources investigation. A statement released by the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly during a special meeting on Sept. 11 said that investigation found the claim to be credible. The same statement said Pierce was asked to consider submitting his resignation as a way to resolve the harassment allegation. Charlie Pierce, a Republican candidate for Alaska governor, answers a question during a debate, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Anchorage, Alaska. Charlie Pierce should suspend his campaign immediately, and Mike Dunleavy should not continue to support Pierce just because it helps with his personal political ambitions.. Shortell said that the implementation of reporting procedures is how employers protect employees from unlawful practices and that to not have processes in place is negligent, unlawful, and leads to liability for the employer. [21] A 46 MW two-hour grid battery started grid stability and peak power[22][23] in January 2022.[21]. The Amundsen Educational Center is a non-profit educational and vocational training school located on the eastern edge of the city. This page was last edited on 3 November 2022, at 17:57. Results updated at 8:25 p.m. Tuesday. Soldotna Creek Park contains river access, an amphitheater, a community playground, picnic pavilions, restrooms, and open green spaces. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 25,258 square miles (65,420 km 2), of which 24,608 square miles (63,730 km 2) is [3] Kenai National Wildlife Refuge encompasses nearly two million acres of the peninsula. The Central Peninsula Hospital serves the medical needs of the region's residents and tourists. The city is located at the junction of the Sterling Highway and the Kenai Spur Highway, which has enabled Soldotna to develop as a service and retail hub for the Central Peninsula as well as for travelers between Anchorage and Homer. While I understand that we need to fund government and we deserve a fully functional and dependable government the ultimate question is what size of government do we want and how much do we want to pay for that? Smith said. Karen Street Park contains skating and BMX infrastructure. On Tuesday, the Anchorage Assembly reinstated funding in the 2023 city budget that downtown shelter says it needs to make its recent increase to 120 beds permanent. Blankenships role in administering borough elections and helpfulness to other borough employees were among the attributes highlighted during Tuesdays assembly meeting. Tsalteshi Trails are located just south of Soldotna with two trailheads; behind Skyview Middle School and across from the Soldotna Sports Center on Kalifornsky Beach Road. Kenai (/ k i n a /, KEE-ny) is a city in the Kenai Peninsula Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. Haines Borough is a home-rule borough located in the state of Alaska. Soldotna Airport (FAA LID and IATA: SXQ, ICAO: PASX) is a city-owned, public use airport located in the southeastern corner of city limits, across the Kenai River from the city center. This page was last edited on 9 October 2022, at 15:24 (UTC). Clearly, there are several things that people are not happy with.. The peninsula' coastal climate is relatively mild, with abundant rainfall. The peninsula extends about 150 miles (240 km) southwest from the Chugach Mountains, south of Anchorage.It is separated from the mainland on the west by Cook Inlet and on the east by Prince William Sound.Most of the peninsula is part of the Kenai Peninsula Borough. Some private-use and former airports may be included where notable, such as airports that were previously public-use, those with commercial enplanements recorded by the FAA or airports assigned an IATA airport code. Skyview Middle School serves all students in grades 78, as well as students from Sterling Elementary and Tustumena Elementary outside the city's boundaries. Seward is the southern terminus of the Alaska Railroad. 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