Homes in the region are getting more expensive, and there are fewer of them to buy.

A mix of national and local issues, like high home prices and an overall housing shortage – are driving the problem.

Baby salmon often swim through small streams, like those found in peatlands on the southern Kenai Peninsula. That's why one Alaska-based environmental organization is restoring the landscape by constructing man-made beaver dams.

Currently, eligible property owners can exempt the first $50,000 of their property’s assessed value from borough taxes. If the ballot proposition passes, that exemption would increase to $75,000.

The event brought together politicians, conservationists and other industry stakeholders for a day of discussions and debate about the future of the iconic fish.

Salmon are returning in droves to Resurrection Creek near Hope because of a decades-long project to restore the creek’s natural habitat. That’s after the creek was significantly impacted by mining within the last century.

Hundreds of Homer Electric Association customers lose power as strong winds rip through the central Kenai Peninsula. A ballot initiative could broaden access to psychedelic natural medicines in Alaska. Plus, one man in South Anchorage has lived with his pet turtle for 43 years.

Some Kenai Peninsula homeowners could pay less in property taxes under a ballot proposition going before voters. Alaska Congressman Nick Begich sponsors a bill that would make the United States a crypto owner. And, a group of friends in Anchorage play a very distinctive game of baseball.

On today's episode of the Kenai Conversation, we're airing the first installment in KDLL’s 2025 candidate forum series.

Morrison joined KDLL in 2023 and next month will start a new reporting job at KRBD in Ketchikan.