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After federal Immigration Customs Enforcement agents descended on a Soldotna home and arrested, detained and deported a mom and her children to Mexico, community members, faith leaders and state lawmakers jump into action to support the family. -
The wording of a state ballot measure to repeal Alaska's ranked-choice voting system is contested. Plus, the Alaska House passes a supplemental budget bill that covers higher-than-expected costs and requests from Gov. Mike Dunleavy.
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A power outage at Central Peninsula Hospital disrupts care for roughly 100 patients. Homer's Pratt Museum gets a grant to update its research materials. Plus, tariffs are behind the cost of your cup of coffee. -
Federal immigration officials arrest and deport a Soldotna family. Members of the public weigh in on the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District's forecast budget shortfall. Plus, Alaska gubernatorial candidates rake in more than $4 million.
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The Iditarod Sled Dog race will follow its traditional route this year. Plus, a man sues the Alaska Department of Corrections after his son dies in custody.
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The rezone would mark a major step forward for the so-called Soldotna Riverfront Redevelopment Project, which imagines a walkable commercial district between the river and the Sterling Highway. -
On today’s episode of the Kenai Conversation, we’re joined by Seward City Manager Kat Sorensen to talk about what’s going on the eastern Kenai Peninsula. -
The Soldotna City Council prepares to vote on a pair of zoning ordinances that target its riverfront redevelopment project. Alaska lawmakers revive a bill that would boost revenue the state gets from corporate income taxes. Plus, a bill barring law enforcement from wearing face masks on duty gets a chilly reception in committee.
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A draft budget approved by the Alaska House Finance Committee doesn't include a PFD — but lawmakers say that will change. Plus, residents of the Western Alaska village of Kwigillingok look to rebuild after being hit by the remnants of Typhoon Halong.
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People still have three minutes to talk about non-agenda items at the beginning of the meeting, three minutes to talk about anything at the end of the meeting and three minutes to testify about specific items up for a public hearing. -
The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly puts new limits on designated time for public presentations during meetings. A bill passed by the U.S. House would require voters to show proof of citizenship. Plus, an Alaska-based journalist reports from the Olympic Games in Milan, Italy.
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In December, a Kenai superior court judge sentenced 37-year-old Nathaniel Erfurth to 77 years and one month in prison, with most of that suspended.
