A House bill would allow employees from municipalities, school districts and the University of Alaska to opt into the state’s health care program. But not everyone is jumping on board with the idea.
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Legislator apologizes after criticizing letters from high school students
Homer Rep. Sarah Vance took to social media to criticize local high schoolers who had written her office over proposed education cuts. She has since apologized and taken down the video on her Facebook page.
Problem-solving event challenges Homer students to think
Homer High School students often get free time to catch up on their work during the last period of the school day. But one Wednesday, students did something a little different. They participated in the high school’s first school-wide problem-solving event.
Coastal Studies marine debris initiative goes beyond the classroom
The Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies will wrap up a one-year grant aimed at teaching Kenai Peninsula classrooms about marine debris.
Gala concerts to close summer orchestra music festival
Audiences have been enjoying the sweet sounds of the Kenai Peninsula Orchestra’s Summer Music Festival this week and last. It’s about to wrap up, with noon concerts Thursday and Friday, and gala concerts Friday and Saturday.