Kenai’s American Legion Post 20 organized a remembrance for fallen U.S. soldiers in Leif Hansen Memorial Park. Speakers called Memorial Day an opportunity to remember ordinary people who showed extraordinary valor.

The announcements come on the heels of changes to the hospital’s operating agreement with the borough.

The solo show by Moira Ireland runs through May 29 and features mixed media artwork made in a time of transition. The show features biblical images and also a sheep watching an iPad.

KDLL is conducting transmitter maintenance Friday, May 22

The plan describes twenty years of development for Kenai’s parks. It ranges from rezoning to development of a new festival and event space. The council will vote next month whether to adopt the plan.

The civil suit comes as the troopers await trial in their state criminal and federal civil rights cases. They’ve pleaded not guilty in both cases.

State lawmakers pass bills aimed at fulfilling requirements of a federal health care expansion effort. As the Arctic takes on greater geopolitical significance, Alaska has assets of interest to the U.S. military. Plus, Kenai observes Memorial Day.

Central Peninsula Hospital announces plans to acquire two acres of property adjacent to its main campus. The University of Alaska considers a systemwide policy on generative AI use. Plus, Alaska's oil and gas lobby seeks expedited development in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska.

On this week's episode of the Kenai Conversation, we're joined by Sara Hondel, the new executive director of the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce.

KDLL's staff talk about journalism, the station's outlook and the 2026 Spring Membership Drive