Strong winds blow through Southcentral. Gov. Mike Dunleavy plans to back off education reform during the upcoming legislative session. Plus, a hybrid fishing boat prepares to hit the water in Sitka.

Kenai Peninsula Borough planning commissioners approve a permit for a gravel pit operation in Sterling. Plus, a new state report shows racial disparities in Alaska's COVID-19 fatalities.

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.

Alaska voters may consider a ballot proposition next year aimed at tightening the state’s citizenship voting requirements. Plus, Alaska's two senators cross the aisle to back a bill that would have extended health insurance subsidies.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy plans to unveil a fiscal plan ahead of the next legislative session. Plus, scientists study why lynx are increasingly present in warmer, wetter environments.

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

Kenai thinks about moving its election day. Sen. Lisa Murkowski wants to change the name of North America's tallest peak back to Denali. Plus, state lawmakers review their year in music.

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.

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