The announcement described a smattering of new nonbinding agreements that cover gas supplies from ExxonMobil and Hilcorp, roughly two-thirds of the steel needed for the pipeline and construction services.

Voters will consider whether to move city elections from October to November. The Kenai Peninsula Borough and the City of Soldotna made the same change after roughly two-thirds of peninsula voters enacted the change through a ballot proposition.

Through the partnership the company would “facilitate the construction and operation” of at least six liquefied natural gas carriers.

Building maintenance and upkeep shifted to the city when the building shut its doors. The closure comes as the city has identified a need for major improvements to or reconstruction of its existing public safety building.

State lawmakers will gavel in for the second half of the 34th Alaska Legislature Tuesday in Juneau.

Hazardous conditions closed schools, tribal facilities, city services and certain businesses last week.

The would-be Alaska LNG Project developer announces new agreements it says moves the project’s first phase into early development. Lawmakers fail to override Gov. Mike Dunleavy's veto of a bill supporters say would have modernized Alaska's corporate income tax system. Plus, two Alaska-based infantry battalions reportedly are on standby for possible deployment to Minnesota.

Kenai schedules a special election for April. Gov. Mike Dunleavy proposes a temporary statewide sales tax. Plus, two school districts sue the state over what they say is inadequate education funding.

Retired Kenai attorney looks back at victory, defeat in Exxon Valdez Oil Spill litigation

The initiative aims to raise awareness about declining king salmon runs within the Kenai watershed.