Although sentenced to 77 years and one month, a majority of that sentence was suspended. Erfurth’s active jail time is 20 years and one month.

In a news release, the U.S. Attorney’s office says 50-year-old Miller had no legal justification for the violent arrest. Prosecutors say 43-year-old Woodruff illegally used his police dog to bite the man when he did not pose a threat.

Materials taken from the site will be used to widen the Sterling Highway between Sterling and Soldotna. That stretch of the road is recognized by the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities as having higher-than-normal rates of serious vehicle accidents driven in part by busy summer traffic patterns.

Alaska law says someone may vote in a state election if, among other things, they’re a U.S. citizen. Proponents say the word “may” leaves too much ambiguity.

The move would keep city and Kenai Peninsula Borough elections aligned, saving some money.

The Kenai Peninsula Borough wants to limit how much property assessments increase each year in response to recent, significant year-over-year surges.

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy eyes a property tax break for the long-planned Alaska LNG Project. Ice is blocking channels at the Homer Harbor. Plus, a children's book makes for a creative way to support people impacted by Typhoon Halong.

The Alaska Division of Forestry says it's aware of community concerns about a Kenai Peninsula state forest. Alaska is expected to have a soft winter tourism season, after a dip in visitation last year. Plus, the U.S. House works to restore union rights to federal workers.

Local authors and illustrators collaborate on new children's books

On today’s episode of the Kenai Conversation, we’re joined by the central Kenai Peninsula’s Alaska State Legislative delegation – Reps. Bill Elam and Justin Ruffridge, and Sen. Jesse Bjorkman.