Ashlyn O'Hara
@a-ohara.bsky.social
covering government, education and other happenings on alaska's kenai peninsula for kdll public radio www.kdll.org • reachable at [email protected]
What unfinished business awaits state lawmakers in Juneau? How might the state's financial outlook drive what bills get passed? The central Kenai Peninsula's state legislative delegation joins us on the Kenai Conversation to discuss. #KPBorough #akleg www.kdll.org/podcast/kena...
Kenai Conversation: Alaska Legislature preview with local lawmakers
On today’s episode of the Kenai Conversation, we’re joined by the central Kenai Peninsula’s Alaska State Legislative delegation – Reps. Bill Elam and Justin Ruffridge, and Sen. Jesse Bjorkman.
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December 10, 2025 at 8:16 PM
What unfinished business awaits state lawmakers in Juneau? How might the state's financial outlook drive what bills get passed? The central Kenai Peninsula's state legislative delegation joins us on the Kenai Conversation to discuss. #KPBorough #akleg www.kdll.org/podcast/kena...
“I wanted to be in a courtroom with him," she said. "I wanted to share what happened with me. I wanted to prove that what he did back then didn't break me.” #KPBorough www.kdll.org/local-news/2...
For one woman, jail death of former Kenai church leader leaves void of accountability
Alaska State Troopers say 45-year-old Aaron “Scott” Merritt was found unresponsive in his Anchorage cell on Nov. 21 and was pronounced dead five days later. A Kenai Grand Jury indicted Merritt on 20 f...
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December 4, 2025 at 6:16 AM
“I wanted to be in a courtroom with him," she said. "I wanted to share what happened with me. I wanted to prove that what he did back then didn't break me.” #KPBorough www.kdll.org/local-news/2...
Fishermen caught more than $40 million worth of salmon across all species in both Upper and Lower Cook Inlet, according to preliminary harvest data released earlier this month. #KPBorough www.kdll.org/local-news/2...
Strong 2025 sockeye run roughly doubles value of local commercial fisheries
Fishermen caught more than $40 million worth of salmon across all species in both Upper and Lower Cook Inlet, according to preliminary harvest data released earlier this month.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Fishermen caught more than $40 million worth of salmon across all species in both Upper and Lower Cook Inlet, according to preliminary harvest data released earlier this month. #KPBorough www.kdll.org/local-news/2...
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State prosecutors say Aaron Scott Merritt sexually abused at least four girls in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Some of the victims say the abuse was well known by Jehovah’s Witness congregation leaders in Kenai for years. www.adn.com/alaska-news/...
Decades of silence preceded a painful reckoning for a Jehovah’s Witness congregation on the Kenai Peninsula
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November 22, 2025 at 8:22 PM
State prosecutors say Aaron Scott Merritt sexually abused at least four girls in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Some of the victims say the abuse was well known by Jehovah’s Witness congregation leaders in Kenai for years. www.adn.com/alaska-news/...
When it starts running, the system will be the first public transportation operation on the Kenai Peninsula, which has historically been served by private cab companies. #KPBorough www.kdll.org/local-news/2...
Kenaitze prepares to launch fix-route public bus service
When it starts running, the system will be the first public transportation operation on the Kenai Peninsula, which has historically been served by private cab companies.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:42 PM
When it starts running, the system will be the first public transportation operation on the Kenai Peninsula, which has historically been served by private cab companies. #KPBorough www.kdll.org/local-news/2...
Nearly two-thirds of Kenai Peninsula voters supported aligning the borough’s election day with the state and federal election days. Cities now need to decide whether to adopt the same change. #KPBorough www.kdll.org/local-news/2...
Soldotna moves city elections to November
Nearly two-thirds of Kenai Peninsula voters supported aligning the borough’s election day with the state and federal election days. Cities now need to decide whether to adopt the same change.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Nearly two-thirds of Kenai Peninsula voters supported aligning the borough’s election day with the state and federal election days. Cities now need to decide whether to adopt the same change. #KPBorough www.kdll.org/local-news/2...
The vote came despite concerns from school district administrators about the Nikolaevsk Charter group’s proposed budget, facility, enrollment projections, operating plan and compliance with state law. #KPBorough www.kdll.org/local-news/2...
School board OKs Nikolaevsk charter school
For charter organizers, the vote is a long-awaited victory, but the approval came despite concerns from district officials about the charter’s viability.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:51 AM
The vote came despite concerns from school district administrators about the Nikolaevsk Charter group’s proposed budget, facility, enrollment projections, operating plan and compliance with state law. #KPBorough www.kdll.org/local-news/2...
The field trip was meant to teach students about how their local government works. #KPBorough www.kdll.org/local-news/2...
At mock assembly meeting, Soldotna sixth graders extend holiday break
The field trip was meant to teach students about how their local government works.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:16 PM
The field trip was meant to teach students about how their local government works. #KPBorough www.kdll.org/local-news/2...
Lawmakers stressed the importance of public input – both in general and regarding the work of the task force specifically. The group is required to submit a report of its findings and make recommendations in 2027. #KPBorough www.kdll.org/local-news/2...
Lawmakers bring education task force to Kenai schools
Lawmakers stressed the importance of public input – both in general and regarding the work of the task force specifically. The group is required to submit a report of its findings and make recommendat...
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November 12, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Lawmakers stressed the importance of public input – both in general and regarding the work of the task force specifically. The group is required to submit a report of its findings and make recommendations in 2027. #KPBorough www.kdll.org/local-news/2...
Efforts to bring the three bronze bears to Kenai started two years ago. The installation had an estimated cost of around $200,000. But Bondurant said Thursday the actual cost came in under budget – around $172,000. #KPBorough www.kdll.org/local-news/2...
Kenai unveils airport bronze bear sculptures
Efforts to bring the three bronze bears to Kenai started two years ago. The installation had an estimated cost of around $200,000. But Bondurant said Thursday the actual cost came in under budget – ar...
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November 7, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Efforts to bring the three bronze bears to Kenai started two years ago. The installation had an estimated cost of around $200,000. But Bondurant said Thursday the actual cost came in under budget – around $172,000. #KPBorough www.kdll.org/local-news/2...
On this week’s episode of the Kenai Conversation, we’re joined by Lisa Parker, who was recently inducted into the Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame. #KPBorough www.kdll.org/podcast/kena...
Kenai Conversation: A sit-down with Lisa Parker, Alaska Women's Hall of Fame inductee
On today’s episode of the Kenai Conversation, we’re joined by Lisa Parker, who was recently inducted into the Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:42 PM
On this week’s episode of the Kenai Conversation, we’re joined by Lisa Parker, who was recently inducted into the Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame. #KPBorough www.kdll.org/podcast/kena...
If you told me five years ago I’d be around to see this project be built, I probably would not have believed you! #KPBorough www.kdll.org/local-news/2...
Kenai celebrates completion of long-sought bluff berm
The roughly 5,000-foot rock berm along the north shore of the Kenai River parallels the bluff, which loses about three feet a year due to erosion.
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October 31, 2025 at 11:44 PM
If you told me five years ago I’d be around to see this project be built, I probably would not have believed you! #KPBorough www.kdll.org/local-news/2...
Glenfarne celebrated the preliminary Tokyo Gas agreement in a press release for pushing the project over the halfway mark of its LNG export capacity. #KPBorough www.kdll.org/local-news/2...
Alaska LNG Project nets preliminary agreement with Tokyo utility
Glenfarne celebrated the preliminary Tokyo Gas agreement in a press release for pushing the project over the halfway mark of its LNG export capacity.
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October 28, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Glenfarne celebrated the preliminary Tokyo Gas agreement in a press release for pushing the project over the halfway mark of its LNG export capacity. #KPBorough www.kdll.org/local-news/2...
When the ordinance came up for a vote at last week’s meeting, debate over most of the 52-page code rewrite was minimal. But assembly members clashed over a proposed exemption cap for seniors. #KPBorough www.kdll.org/local-news/2...
Assembly to reconsider property tax ordinance after lengthy debate
When the ordinance came up for a vote at last week’s meeting, debate over most of the 52-page code rewrite was minimal. But assembly members clashed over a proposed exemption cap for seniors.
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October 28, 2025 at 5:01 AM
When the ordinance came up for a vote at last week’s meeting, debate over most of the 52-page code rewrite was minimal. But assembly members clashed over a proposed exemption cap for seniors. #KPBorough www.kdll.org/local-news/2...
Previously, chickens could only be kept on property larger than one-and-a-half acres. Now, the same amount of chickens can be kept on all residential property with compliant enclosures and setbacks. #KPBorough www.kdll.org/local-news/2...
Soldotna loosens chicken ownership rules for residents
Previously, chickens could only be kept on property larger than one-and-a-half acres. Now, the same amount of chickens can be kept on all residential property with compliant enclosures and setbacks.
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October 21, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Previously, chickens could only be kept on property larger than one-and-a-half acres. Now, the same amount of chickens can be kept on all residential property with compliant enclosures and setbacks. #KPBorough www.kdll.org/local-news/2...
The former democratic state senator says residents in Kenai, Homer and Soldotna are concerned about a lack of affordable housing in the borough. #KPBorough www.kdll.org/local-news/2...
Gubernatorial hopeful Tom Begich brings campaign to the Kenai Peninsula
The former democratic state senator says residents in Kenai, Homer and Soldotna are concerned about a lack of affordable housing in the borough.
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October 20, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The former democratic state senator says residents in Kenai, Homer and Soldotna are concerned about a lack of affordable housing in the borough. #KPBorough www.kdll.org/local-news/2...
The raise won’t apply to the five assembly members whose terms end this month. #KPBorough www.kdll.org/local-news/2...
Assembly members to get first raise in 25 years
The raise won’t apply to the five assembly members whose terms end this month.
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October 17, 2025 at 10:04 PM
The raise won’t apply to the five assembly members whose terms end this month. #KPBorough www.kdll.org/local-news/2...
The new members won’t take their seats on the dais until the next assembly meeting later this month. #KPBorough www.kdll.org/local-news/2...
Borough swears in new assembly members
The new members won’t take their seats on the dais until the next assembly meeting later this month.
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October 16, 2025 at 1:24 AM
The new members won’t take their seats on the dais until the next assembly meeting later this month. #KPBorough www.kdll.org/local-news/2...
On today’s episode of the Kenai Conversation, we’re joined by Erin Thompson, Jeff Helminiak and Jake Dye, formerly of the Peninsula Clarion to talk about their decision to resign from the paper and the future of local news on the Kenai Peninsula. #KPBorough www.kdll.org/podcast/kena...
Kenai Conversation: Former Peninsula Clarion staff talk community journalism, resignations
On today’s episode of the Kenai Conversation, we’re joined by Erin Thompson, Jeff Helminiak and Jake Dye, formerly of the Peninsula Clarion to talk about their decision to resign from the paper and th...
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October 15, 2025 at 6:44 PM
On today’s episode of the Kenai Conversation, we’re joined by Erin Thompson, Jeff Helminiak and Jake Dye, formerly of the Peninsula Clarion to talk about their decision to resign from the paper and the future of local news on the Kenai Peninsula. #KPBorough www.kdll.org/podcast/kena...
Yute Commuter Service is accepting donations through Saturday at 8 p.m. at 627 Funny River Road. The company asks that items be sorted and put in waterproof containers, like a trash bag. #KPBorough www.kdll.org/local-news/2...
From Soldotna, one airline connects flights and aid to storm-impacted Western Alaska
Yute Commuter Service is accepting donations through Saturday at 8 p.m. at 627 Funny River Road. The company asks that items be sorted and put in waterproof containers, like a trash bag.
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October 15, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Yute Commuter Service is accepting donations through Saturday at 8 p.m. at 627 Funny River Road. The company asks that items be sorted and put in waterproof containers, like a trash bag. #KPBorough www.kdll.org/local-news/2...
if you’ve been holding out for the final day of our fall membership drive, the time is now! our station and all the programming that comes with it can’t happen without your support. i wasn’t kidding about sending you a sticker! www.kdll.org or 908-513-1996
It's a BEAUTIFUL day to support local, non-profit public radio on the Kenai Peninsula. We're on Day 2 of KDLL's Fall membership drive. We need to recoup the $140k in federal funding we lost this year. We're in the studio, ready for your support at KDLL.org and 907-513-1996. I'll send you a sticker!
October 11, 2025 at 7:08 PM
if you’ve been holding out for the final day of our fall membership drive, the time is now! our station and all the programming that comes with it can’t happen without your support. i wasn’t kidding about sending you a sticker! www.kdll.org or 908-513-1996
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I’m working the phones for KDLL’s fall membership drive this morning! Call 907-513-1996 and support local news on the Kenai Peninsula!
October 11, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I’m working the phones for KDLL’s fall membership drive this morning! Call 907-513-1996 and support local news on the Kenai Peninsula!
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Also the phones clearly aren’t ringing here at the KDLL studio often enough cause my best friend Abby is asleep. WAKE HER UP by calling 907-513-1996 and making a contribution now.
October 10, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Also the phones clearly aren’t ringing here at the KDLL studio often enough cause my best friend Abby is asleep. WAKE HER UP by calling 907-513-1996 and making a contribution now.
Reposted by Ashlyn O'Hara
With no local reporters at the Peninsula Clarion, no one is doing local news in this area like KDLL! After the federal $ cut this year, they need support more than ever, and unlike the corporate newspaper run from out of state that I used to work for, everyone at KDLL lives on the central KPen.
It's a BEAUTIFUL day to support local, non-profit public radio on the Kenai Peninsula. We're on Day 2 of KDLL's Fall membership drive. We need to recoup the $140k in federal funding we lost this year. We're in the studio, ready for your support at KDLL.org and 907-513-1996. I'll send you a sticker!
October 10, 2025 at 11:09 PM
With no local reporters at the Peninsula Clarion, no one is doing local news in this area like KDLL! After the federal $ cut this year, they need support more than ever, and unlike the corporate newspaper run from out of state that I used to work for, everyone at KDLL lives on the central KPen.