Regional geologist, Bretwood Higman, and his research and work related to climate transition induced landslides is featured in the most recently published edition of National Geographic magazine. Emilie Springer spoke with author Christian Elliot and Higman himself on highlights of the story.
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Council member Jordan Chilson says the changes were inspired by a conversation about how Soldotna should accommodate remote participation in city meetings.
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State lawmakers put $144 million in bonus funding for K-12 schools in the state operating budget, of which Kenai Peninsula schools would get around $9.5 million. The additional funding is subject to approval by Gov. Mike Dunleavy.
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The project is backed by $16.7 million in federal grants and local matching funds.
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River John Aspelund was initially deemed incompetent to stand trial after he was diagnosed with schizophrenia following his arrest. The state Court of Appeals later ruled he could be involuntarily medicated.
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