Those who oppose ABC’s expansion say pushing out the alternative program would unfairly target the district’s most at-risk students and crowd whatever other school is asked to absorb Kenai Alternative students and staff.

“As it is in Heaven” opens Thursday, Nov. 6 and runs through next Sunday, Nov. 16. Catch 7 p.m. showings on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, or matinee showings at 2 p.m. on Sundays.

Efforts to bring the three bronze bears to Kenai started two years ago. The installation had an estimated cost of around $200,000. But Bondurant said Thursday the actual cost came in under budget – around $172,000.

The agency’s Anchorage office forecasts between eight and twelve inches of snowfall is possible along roads in Turnagain Pass, Moose Pass, Summit Lake and Hope.

A Kenai Grand Jury indicted 45-year-old Aaron “Scott” Merritt last week in a case the Kenai Police Department began investigating more than two decades ago.

The borough is spending more than $20,000 to remind taxpayers of the Feb. 15 deadline with mailers.

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is one of 40 airports around the country that will slash air traffic by 10% starting Friday. Plus, a Kenai charter school won't get a high school program, for now.

The City of Kenai unveils a bronze bear sculpture garden at the Kenai Municipal Airport. Alaska Public Media talks to furloughed federal workers amid what is now the longest-ever federal government shutdown. Plus, a new show from the Kenai Performers tackler faith, identity and community.

On today’s episode of the Kenai Conversation, we’re joined by Lisa Parker, who was recently inducted into the Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame.

On today’s episode of the Kenai Conversation, we’re joined by Samantha Springer, executive director of the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center.