Nikiski News

Homeowner Frank Sackman, not pictured, decided to harness the wind after his electric bill increased more than 40 percent during the last year.

NIKISKI, Alaska -- Norm Olson's genial tone belies his reputation as a radical militiaman, yet here he is, at 63, an affable grandfather explaining why Americans should arm themselves against their government.

Ray Southwell, left, and Norm Olson, members of the Alaska Citizens Militia, stand by the woods near their home in Nikiski, Alaska, on Sept.

Numbers from the first three mass dispensing clinics for the Novel H1N1 influenza vaccine at area schools are down from what emergency officials were anticipating.

James Daggett and electrician Daniel Hacksen put together a turbine for Bear Creek Winery in Homer.

Energy consultant Tony Izzo presents an overview of the near- and longer-term challenges with meeting natural gas demand in Southcentral Alaska during a forum in Anchorage Nov.

Less than two weeks after a swell of negative public opinion arose surrounding large pay raises to his chief of staff and special assistant, Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Dave Carey attempted to increase two more position's salaries.

The Boys & Girls Club of the Kenai Peninsula a ' which includes HOMER a 'KENAI a ' NIKISKI a ' SELDOVIA a ' SOLDOTNA a ' SEWARD KENAI TEEN CENTER, are not scheduled to close.

Numerous power outages struck Homer Electric Association customers throughout the day Thursday, particularly in North Kenai and Nikiski.

If Charlie Brown's pal Linus is looking for the great pumpkin, he should try the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center.

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District administrators are proposing to launch a third-party economic impact study to underscore the contributions the school system makes to the peninsula.

Nikiski educators and community members are in the early stages of discussing a move that could send sixth-graders from Nikiski North Star Elementary to Nikiski Middle-High. "This is just a conversation," said Daniel Carstens, assistant principal at the middle-high school.

After a lengthy discussion and several amendments, the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly approved the creation of job descriptions for administrative service employees, Tuesday at its meeting in Soldotna.

If the idea of swimming in Cook Inlet this time of year isn't chilling enough, imagine first flying out over the water and then leaping from a moving helicopter.

Gas-dependent SC Alaska tries to determine how to meet energy needs Alan Bailey As the Municipality of Anchorage prepares for the possibility of natural gas shortages during the cold of the coming winter, shortages that would cause the electric utilities to activate contingency plans for reduced gas usage and that might ultimately lead to rolling ...

Better safe than sorry -- or maybe better chilly than frozen solid is more accurate, at least for Southcentral Alaska.

The superintendent of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District sits in a school cafeteria staring down at a tiny-portioned meal while squirming elementary students devour their lunches next to him.

Rachel Tyson and Tyler Bethune of Nikiski were married in an afternoon ceremony Friday, Aug.

The Nikiski Fire Department came into some cash last week that will be put toward good use: purchasing new rescue equipment.

For most, anniversaries represent an occasion where gifts are presented to those celebrating the event.