The wacky, world-renowned jukebox musical “Mamma Mia!” is coming to Nikiski Middle/High School. Set in a Greek island paradise, the show couples popular ABBA songs of the 1970s with antics and conflict.

The unanimously supported ordinance redefines disposable grocery bags to keep thicker plastic bags out of landfills.

Ornaments and tree skirts made from recycled, upcycled or natural materials that represent Alaska's people and traditions are encouraged for submission. This year’s Capitol Christmas tree will come from the state's Tongass National Forest.

Teachers and community members held “walk-ins” across the school district Wednesday morning, gathering outside schools in support of funding public education before going about a regular school day.

The declaration opens set-netters up to relief funding, but it could take a long time for that money to reach individuals. A 2023 disaster declaration for the fishery is currently pending.

About 32% of students statewide, and about 37% Kenai Peninsula students, are considered proficient in English and math by this year's AK STAR assessments. But administrators say the data won't be helpful for setting educational targets until next year, when schools have two years of baseline testing data.

The City of Soldotna votes to close a loophole in its plastic bag ban. And, a new research project looks at how climate change will affect fishing and harvesting in the Gulf of Alaska. Plus, the jukebox musical “Mamma Mia!” is coming to Nikiski Middle/High School.

The federal government declares a fishery disaster for salmon setnetters on the east side of Upper Cook Inlet for the 2021 and 2022 seasons. And, Kenai Peninsula teachers, parents and students participate in a walk-in demonstration in support of public education funding. Plus, the U.S. Forest Service is seeking handmade ornaments from across Alaska to decorate this year’s U.S. Capitol Christmas tree.

Our guest this week is Mary McCubbins, who organizes the lineup for the Levitt AMP Soldotna summer music series.

Our guest is Robert Ruffner, a Kenai Peninsula resident who recently completed a three-week raft adventure in Bolivia.