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🌱 How a Knight Drive rezoning could reshape Soldotna’s housing options soon
Soldotna, Alaska Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Soldotna! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Knight Drive rezoning could reshape Soldotna’s housing options soon
- Why Soldotna’s own Lacie Kelly just earned statewide volunteer honors
- Hear what Soldotna’s reporter adds to tonight’s statewide news roundup
Also on today's calendar: Colony Boys JV Soccer @ Soldotna and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A few afternoon showers, with a high of 51 and low of 36 degrees.
- Thursday: A little afternoon rain, temps: high: 55, low: 33.
- Friday: Clouds and sun, a few showers, with a high of 54 and low of 35 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Soldotna City Council To Consider Knight Drive Rezoning For Multi-Family Housing (radiokenai.com) — Soldotna residents may see new multi-family housing on Knight Drive as the city council considers rezoning a 5.13-acre parcel Wednesday evening. The proposal would shift the vacant lot from single/two-family to multi-family zoning, aligning with Envision Soldotna 2030 and regional housing goals. If approved, the change takes effect immediately following the 6 p.m. meeting at City Hall. 
• First Lady Rose Dunleavy Recognizes 2026 First Lady's Volunteer Awards Recipients (alaska.gov) — Soldotna residents can celebrate local volunteer leader Lacie Kelly, who just received the 2026 First Lady’s Volunteer Award for revitalizing the Kenai Peninsula Racing Lions and supporting families and youth. The statewide honors also spotlight volunteers from Anchorage, North Pole, Eagle River, and Sitka whose long-term service strengthens communities across Alaska.
• Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (alaskapublic.org) — Tonight’s Alaska News Nightly includes reporting from Soldotna’s Ashlyn O’Hara, connecting Kenai Peninsula listeners to statewide stories on spring flood disasters and a bill boosting free legal aid. The program also features coverage from Fairbanks, Juneau, Delta Junction, Anchorage, Ketchikan, and Metlakatla, all wrapped into one evening broadcast.
📸 Around Soldotna
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Redington Varsity Softball @ Soldotna →
Soldotna High School, 425 W Marydale Ave, Soldotna
5:00 pm
Thursday May 14
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Other local events
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School Psychology PD
Kenai Peninsula Borough Schools District Office > Denali Conference Room, 148 N Binkley Street
8:30 am -
Colony Boys JV Soccer @ Soldotna →
Soldotna High School, 425 W Marydale Ave, Soldotna
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Colony Girls JV Soccer @ Soldotna →
Soldotna High School, 425 W Marydale Ave, Soldotna
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Colony JV Softball @ Soldotna →
Soldotna High School, 425 W Marydale Ave, Soldotna
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Palmer Boys Varsity Soccer @ Soldotna →
Soldotna High School, 425 W Marydale Ave, Soldotna
1:00 pm -
Homer Girls JV Soccer @ Soldotna →
Soldotna High School, 425 W Marydale Ave, Soldotna
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Kenai Central Boys JV Soccer @ Soldotna →
Soldotna High School, 425 W Marydale Ave, Soldotna
5:00 pm
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
Tuesday May 19
Thursday May 21
📣 Soldotna Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Palmer Varsity Softball @ Kenai Central →
Kenai Central High School, 9583 Kenai Spur Hwy, Kenai
6:00 pm -
School Psychology PD
Kenai Peninsula Borough Schools District Office > Denali Conference Room, 148 N Binkley Street
8:30 am -
Palmer Boys JV Soccer @ Kenai Central →
Kenai Central High School Athletic Track, 9583 Kenai Spur Hwy, Kenai
3:00 pm -
Palmer JV Softball @ Kenai Central →
Kenai Central High School, 9583 Kenai Spur Hwy, Kenai
11:00 am
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- ⚠️ Magnitude 2.7 earthquake reported
May 11 at 11:38 PM AKDT: 2.7 magnitude earthquake occurred near Nikiski, Alaska. (Nextdoor )
- Alaska Christian College posted a job opening for Summer 2026 Housekeeper in Soldotna. Apply here.
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Soldotna. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Soldotna here.
🗞 Nearby News
Kenai
- Kenai to switch to firefighting material free from ‘forever chemicals' (kbbi.org)
- The Fast Food Restaurant You Can't Find Outside Of Alaska Serves Burgers Next To A Cozy Fireplace (tastingtable.com)
- Alaska prosecutors charge man with multiple felonies for allegedly starting summer 2025 wildfire (newsfromthestates.com)
Nikiski
- State profiting from higher prices for Alaska oil on U.S. West Coast (wrangellsentinel.com)
Ok Soldotna! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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