The theater was awarded a $40,000 grant money from an Anchorage-based nonprofit, which is contingent on a local contribution from the City of Kenai.

City administration presented a 40-page review of the city’s infrastructure and financial trends. The report shows the growth rate of city spending is outpacing how much money it takes in.

In its latest offers, the district proposed a three-year contract with a 3-2-2 raise structure to both unions. Staff would get a 3% raise for the current school year, then 2% and 2% raises through the 2027-2028 school year.

Clear Creek Cat Rescue gets grant to find homes for strays

Former Assembly President Brent Johnson announces candidacy to represent southern Kenai Peninsula

School district officials spoke to attendees at the school for the third of four public meetings the district is holding at schools the board is proposing to close to save money.

The Kenai City Council donates money to boost landscaping efforts at Triumvirate Theatre's new playhouse. A bill moving through Congress would forbid states from banning lawfully made Alaska ivory art. Plus, Alaska lawmakers consider the future of daylight savings.

Soldotna mulls how to best fund capital projects after a new report shows spending growth is outpacing income growth. Plus, U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski delivers her annual address to the Alaska Legislature.

Voting for the Homer Electric Association Board of Directors is open April 3 through May 7

On today’s episode of the Kenai Conversation, we’re joined by three big players in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District’s ongoing contract negotiations.