...Gone also is the money from summer visitors that ripples through the local economy."It is huge," said Kenai Mayor Pat Porter, of the impact of the king closures. "This is their livelihood."Nearly 200 commercial set-net fishermen protested...

...Anchorage and Kenai have not taken up the topic in the past few years, according to their city clerks. Kenai Mayor Pat Porter said the actual road project just hasn't been a topic of discussion, but she thought people want better access to...

...really like to see us pursue that, because that's a revenue source that's gaining us money," said council member Pat Porter. The city issued a report that said it collected $107,927 in revenues at its three, unstaffed fee locations - the...

...115 people who call Kenai home, along with many small and big businesses, and developed city services. Kenai Mayor Pat Porter says the 50-year mark is a milestone for the city. Celebrations are planned to mark the anniversary.

...We just decided in the best interest of the city we would not renew the city manager's contract," said Kenai Mayor Pat Porter. Citing the confidentiality of an executive session, Porter would not give specifics on the decision. "I truly cannot...

...We just decided in the best interest of the city we would not renew the city manager's contract," said Kenai Mayor Pat Porter. Citing the confidentiality of an executive session, Porter would not give specifics on the decision. Snow's contract...

...mouth forms the bottom of the food chain and nurtures salmon smolt that swim seaward in July, Ruffner said. Kenai Mayor Pat Porter said she expects her city will protect the river mouth by banning high-polluting motors below the bridge. The Kenai...

...volcano - at Kalifornsky Beach Road, Bridge Access Road and the Spur Highway - to snap photos of Mount Redoubt. Once Pat Porter of Kenai saw the clear view of Mount Redoubt, she turned around and went back to her home to get a camera. "I've...

...from $900 to $1,000. The new pay rates won't take effect until after the municipal election this fall. Mayor Pat Porter and Councilman Joe Moore voted against the raises, saying they did not seek their positions for the money. Supporters...

...chamber Wednesday night, urging officials to reinstate him as Kenai police chief. The only problem, as Kenai Mayor Pat Porter noted, they don't do that. It's up to the city manager to hire department level employees. City Manager Rick Koch...