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The Alaska House of Representatives passes a bill tightening residency requirements for hunting and fishing licenses. Plus, Soldotna protestors condemn federal immigration operations. -
Ashlyn O'Hara/KDLLSunday’s protest came almost three weeks after immigration officers shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti, a nurse with a Minneapolis veteran’s hospital. Pretti’s death was captured on cell phone videos and is now the subject of a federal civil rights investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice.
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An annual Soldotna event connects resources with people experiencing homelessness. Alaska's state board of education greenlights a school psychology master's program. Plus, U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski calls on the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security to resign over immigration operations in Minnesota. -
Attendees at the annual homeless outreach event can learn about local housing options, get their haircut, take a shower and leave with a backpack full of supplies and winter clothing, among other things. -
On today’s episode of the Kenai Conversation, we’re joined by Jason Moan and Diane Campbell, with the Alaska Division of Forestry to talk about all things spruce bark beetles. -
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski calls for an investigation into the killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minnesota. Gov. Mike Dunleavy proposes a fiscal plan that includes a temporary seasonal sales tax and a new Permanent Fund dividend formula. Plus, an oil rig nicknamed "The Beast" topples on the North Slope.
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A fire at Kenai's Uptown Motel leaves on man dead. State education officials give the final OK to a proposed charter school in Nikolaevsk. Plus, Gov. Mike Dunleavy gives his final State of the State address.
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Kenai Fire Chief Jay Teague says structure fire risk tends to increase during the winter months, but the two recent hotel fires are anomalies. -
Approval from the Alaska Board of Education came roughly two months after Kenai Peninsula school board members also signed off. -
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. -
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.
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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.
