The annual fair drew visitors from around the state to Ninilchik last weekend

City officials say 1,435 property owners would be eligible for Kenai’s residential exemption if it passes. City Manager Terry Eubank says the new exemption could cost Kenai around $442,202 per year that would otherwise go to the city’s general fund.

The meeting was a chance for residents to weigh in on a petition to create a recreation service area. The community center board says the facility needs more financial support to stay open.

Hibbert was sworn in during the assembly’s regular meeting and will serve until the next borough election in November.

On central Kenai Peninsula voters’ ballots were candidates for U.S. Senate and U.S. House, Alaska governor, candidates for State House and a ballot proposition.

Among the applicants are a former assembly member, a former Oklahoma mayor and a speech-language pathologist with the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.

The Kenai City Council considers putting a residential tax exemption before voters. Early Alaska Primary Election results suggest the state will reimpose limits on certain campaign contributions. Plus, the Kenai Peninsula Fair returns to Ninilchik.

Early Alaska Primary Election results show incumbents leading in local state legislative races. The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly appoints a familiar face to its vacant Kalifornsky seat. Plus, Sterling residents speak out about a proposed ballot measure during a town hall event.

On this episode of the Kenai Conversation, we’re airing part of a gubernatorial forum organized by the Kenai and Soldotna chambers of commerce.

On today’s episode of the Kenai Conversation, we’re checking in on the status of legislative tax breaks for the Alaska LNG Project and where the project stands now. Up first, we’re joined by Adam Prestidge, president of Alaska LNG for developer Glenfarne.