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Palin to resign as governor
Gov. Sarah Palin announced Friday morning that she will resign her office "in a few weeks."

Imagination Library program comes to central peninsula
While the benefits of reading to children and teaching them to read at an early age are undeniable, not all parents have the means to provide age appropriate books to their offspring regularly, but a local chapter of a national program may help those in need.

Dow Island gazebo scorched by flames
An early Thursday morning blaze on Dow Island, located near Mile 42 of the Kenai River, sent Central Emergency Services firefighters scrambling, and has left fire investigators asking the public for help.

Learning without walls: Project blends traditional knowledge, new technology
If there is one belief the Kenaitze Indian Tribe holds dear, it is the belief in sharing. Much like the first salmon caught by one of their own every year is put into a hearty soup to feed all tribal members, a new resource being launched by the tribe aims to nourish the minds and spirits of its people and many others.

Kenai pens agenda rules: Policy governs preparation, publication of meeting information
Kenai now has rules in writing dictating how and when the public will be notified about business to come before the city council.

Pribilofs survey maps crab habitat
ANCHORAGE -- Scientists are breaking new ground in the Pribilof Islands, mapping habitat essential to crab using multi-beam sonar to survey the depths and texture of the seafloor.

Fourth festivities planned: Parade, Iron Pour highlight Kenai celebration
Independence Day festivities begin early and run all day in Kenai on Saturday.

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Eruption at an end?: Redoubt's activity uncertain for now
For the past two and a half months, Mount Redoubt erupted on a daily basis; however, the volcano's activity seems to have waned in recent weeks.

Activity uncertain
Eruptive activity at Redoubt may be continuing at a low level, according to the Alaska Volcano Observatory. Seismicity remains slightly above background, as of 7:40 p.m. Monday. Current webcam views are largely obscured by clouds.

AVO Redoubt Hut Webcam

Alaska Volcano Observatory - Redoubt Status

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Kenai Peninsula Borough Office of Emergency Management

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ashfall information site