The event was held by the Kenai Peninsula Borough and Soldotna Republican Rep. Justin Ruffridge, and capped a trio of similar public outreach meetings hosted by the borough.

The theater was awarded a $40,000 grant money from an Anchorage-based nonprofit, which is contingent on a local contribution from the City of Kenai.

City administration presented a 40-page review of the city’s infrastructure and financial trends. The report shows the growth rate of city spending is outpacing how much money it takes in.

In its latest offers, the district proposed a three-year contract with a 3-2-2 raise structure to both unions. Staff would get a 3% raise for the current school year, then 2% and 2% raises through the 2027-2028 school year.

Clear Creek Cat Rescue gets grant to find homes for strays

Former Assembly President Brent Johnson announces candidacy to represent southern Kenai Peninsula

The future of the Kenai Peninsula’s K-12 schools dominates discussion at a Soldotna town hall. Plus, recent controversy over the primary research institute for Alaska Native languages catches the ear of state lawmakers.

The Kenai City Council donates money to boost landscaping efforts at Triumvirate Theatre's new playhouse. A bill moving through Congress would forbid states from banning lawfully made Alaska ivory art. Plus, Alaska lawmakers consider the future of daylight savings.

Voting for the Homer Electric Association Board of Directors is open April 3 through May 7

On today’s episode of the Kenai Conversation, we’re joined by three big players in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District’s ongoing contract negotiations.