Kenai and other towns across Alaska are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Kenai, AK community.

Stay up to date and informed with our resources: Breaking public health news, information on your local Alaska hospitals and healthcare facilities, information from the Alaska Public Health Department, and Twitter updates from Alaska government officials. Continue to visit our website for the latest updates.

Alaska COVID-19 Cases

Alaska New Coronavirus Cases:
Alaska Total Coronavirus Cases: 298,226
Alaska New Coronavirus Deaths:
Alaska Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,485
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
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Coronavirus News for Kenai

Kenai Peninsula contractor charged with COVID-19 relief fraud

Kent Tompkins, owner of a Sterling construction company, is accused of making false statements about his criminal history in COVID-19 relief loan applications. More info »

Alaska Dispatch News - 04/18/2024 12:00pm

Alaska Senate to set aside extra school funding after warning from the feds

The state owes $17.5 million to four school districts after not adequately funding them during the COVID-19 pandemic, the feds said. More info »

Alaska Dispatch News - 04/17/2024 03:54am

Education commissioner disputes feds’ claim that Alaska didn’t fund schools equitably during the pandemic

The U.S. Department of Education says Alaska failed to meet conditions attached to COVID relief funding for schools in Juneau, Anchorage, Fairbanks and the Kenai Peninsula. More info »

KTOO - 04/09/2024 09:41am

School board makes final tweaks to district budget

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board ... KPBSD used about $6.2 million of its leftover COVID-19 relief funds, pulled about $820,000 in savings, and implemented about $3.6 million ... More info »

MSN - 07/10/2023 07:26pm

The best Alaska cruises for couples

What is the best Alaska cruise for couples ... Thanks to temporary card bonuses and changes due to coronavirus, you may even be able to score a meal at your favorite restaurant for free. More info »

The Points Guy on MSN - 12/19/2023 02:26pm

How do you feel your community is responding to the coronavirus crisis:

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