Alaska State Troopers say 31-year-old Jonas Perletti sexually abused a family friend in a private residence when she was 14.

Dr. Karen Davis O’Hara most recently served as executive dean of a Sierra College campus in California.

State law already gives cities the authority to ban people from public property in certain cases. But Soldotna does not have a formal internal process outlining how and when someone should be trespassed.

Families packed the streets of Kenai last weekend to celebrate America's 250th birthday at the city's annual Fourth of July parade.

In a statement posted online, troopers say the woman had opened her front door around 5 a.m. to find a brown bear sow and two cubs, which caused one of her dogs to run back inside, while the other ran away from the door.

Monday’s vote came on the heels of public meetings the borough held in Sterling, Seward and Kasilof to ask the communities what they want to see happen with the buildings.

A former Kenai Peninsula youth hockey coach is charged with sexually abusing a minor seven years ago. Two lawmakers debate how debate around a tax break for the Alaska LNG Project fits in the context of the Alaska Constitution. Plus, Southcentral Alaska's largest natural gas utility says it may not have enough supply to get customers through the winter.

Kenai Peninsula College has a new director with local roots. Experts say homelessness is on the rise in Girdwood. Plus, the latest installment in a series from Alaska Public Media offers tips for spicing up a practical Alaska wardrobe.

On this week's episode of the Kenai Conversation, we're joined by Juli Lucky, executive director of Alaskans for Better Elections. During the hour, we talk about Alaska's history with open primary elections and ranked-choice voting, including what Alaskans will encounter at the ballot box this autumn.

On today’s episode of the Kenai Conversation, we’re joined by Republican State Sen. Jesse Bjorkman to talk about the Alaska Legislature’s ongoing special session and the Alaska LNG Project tax break driving debate.