In practice, Tammy Goggia-Cockrell says that would not change much operationally. She coordinates the center and would become the new department’s director if the proposal passes.

One major change for borough recycling has to do with plastic – the landfill previously had multiple large containers for different types of plastic. But Borough Mayor Peter Micciche says that’s a service that will not be returning.

Incoming Head Coach Dave Dawson says he’s bringing back an aggressive style of baseball that will be familiar to older fans, with the goal of winning big this season.

On Apr. 14, city voters will consider two ballot propositions concerning when the city holds its elections.

The plaintiffs' attorney says the section of state law outlining the mission of the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation necessitates a gasline that would necessarily pollute the environment.

Both Hilcorp and ENSTAR said they’ve been eyeing Kenai’s pore space for about a year. ENSTAR estimates it could start injecting gas by the end of the year for around $240 million. Hilcorp says it could do it for less money, around $100 million.

A proposal that would make it easier for out-of-state nurses to practice in Alaska faces pushback. Plus, Jessie Holmes gets a warm reception in Nome after winning the Iditarod.

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly considers creating a new department. U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski is the lone Republican to oppose opening debate on an elections bill favored by President Donald Trump. Plus, a bill that aims to protect Alaskans from so-called "forever chemicals" in drinking water gets its first committee hearing in Juneau.

On today’s episode of the Kenai Conversation, we’re joined by Eileen Bryson with American Field Service’s Alaska chapter and three students who participated in a cultural exchange program.

On today’s episode of the Kenai Conversation, we’re airing a presentation Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Peter Micciche gave to a joint meeting of the Kenai and Soldotna chambers of commerce.