LATEST LOCAL NEWS
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The more students a school has, the more specialized classes and creative extracurriculars it can offer — options that are a hallmark of some of the largest schools in the Kenai Peninsula’s school district. KDLL visited the largest elementary, middle and high school in the district for this final story in our series about Kenai Peninsula schools.
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Elementary students from across the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District recently faced off in a math-oriented competition. The event tests students on a number of mathematical abilities, on their own and in teams.
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Senate Bill 93, signed into law last month by Gov. Mike Dunleavy, increases the maximum payout from the fishermen’s fund to $15,000. The fund is generated from fishing license fees and serves injured commercial fishermen.
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The Kenai Potters Guild will hold its annual Mother’s Day pottery sale this Saturday. Work from more than 20 potters will be available for purchase.
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Trout Unlimited will host a fishing and outdoor gear swap this Saturday in Soldotna. People interested in rehoming their outdoor equipment can donate it for the event.
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On the Kenai Peninsula, several Alaska Native villages off the road system boast vibrant schools that focus on connecting students with modern opportunities and traditional knowledge. This is the fourth installment of KDLL's five-part series about Kenai Peninsula schools.
KDLL EVENING NEWSCASTS
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Homer’s Kachemak Drive is getting a refresh, but not for a few years. And a plan to decrease royalty rates to stimulate gas production in Cook Inlet falters amid new economic models.
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The more students a school has, the more specialized classes and creative extracurriculars it can offer. Those options are a hallmark of some of the largest schools on the Kenai Peninsula. KDLL visited the largest elementary, middle and high school in the district for the final story in our series about the challenges and opportunities in Kenai Peninsula schools. Plus, more than 100 students test their number knowledge in a local math competition, and the Kenai Potters Guild will host a Mother’s Day sale this weekend.
KENAI CONVERSATION
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Our guests this week are some of the organizers behind the Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival, an annual birding event in Homer. We’re also joined Ted Floyd, editor of Birding Magazine.
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Our guest this week is Mary McCubbins, who organizes the lineup for the Levitt AMP Soldotna summer music series.
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Economist Sam Tappen presented at this week's Industry Outlook Forum in Soldotna, where he said the Kenai Peninsula has fared better than the rest of the state in rebounding from the post-pandemic recession.
LATEST KENAI PENINSULA NEWS
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Two former Kenai Peninsula coaches will soon be inducted into the Alaska High School Hall of Fame. Founded in 2006, the hall of fame recognizes former coaches and players who exhibit high standards and integrity in high school sports.
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Martin Media is a marketing company that works with local organizations to improve their online presence through photo and video work. The company recently moved to a larger studio space.
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Mike Chenault, Robert Wall and Louie Flora all ran and kept their position as board members on the Homer Electric Association.
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It’s the first week of the month, which means new art installations will be unveiled in Kenai. Gallery-goers can anticipate feeling both thrilled and calmed when viewing a combined total of over 70 pieces of work.
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A Soldotna educator is in the running for the Reader’s Digest “America’s Favorite Teacher” competition, an annual contest that recognizes teachers who go above and beyond for their students. The winner will receive $25,000, a trip to Hawaii and will appear in the magazine.
LATEST NPR NEWS
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NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with author and attorney Andrew Weissman about former President Trump's hush money trial in New York and the testimony of Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's former fixer and lawyer.
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Switzerland won the Eurovision Song Contest this weekend in Malmo, Sweden. The singer Nemo and their song "The Code" came out on top in a Grand Final of 25 countries.
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Michael Cohen, Trump's former lawyer, testified that he worked to keep negative stories about Trump out of the media and reduce the impact of the Access Hollywood Tape ahead of the 2016 election.
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