The Alaska Department of Fish and Game doubled sockeye salmon bag limits from three to six in response to strong salmon runs.

Tustumena is one of four schools closed by the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education earlier this year to save money.

The Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection reported Tuesday “intensive mop-up operations” on the so-called Grandview Fire have concluded and there’s no further threat of spread.

The so-called Grandview Fire broke out last week and grew from eight to almost 90 acres in one night. The state later determined the blaze was caused by an escaped campfire.

The Department of Fish and Game has opened the Russian River Sanctuary to sockeye fishing early, and projects another strong run this year.

The Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection says the so-called Grandview Fire was sparked by an escaped campfire and slowed when it hit a stand of hardwood.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game doubles sockeye bag limits for anglers on the Kasilof, Russian and Upper Kenai rivers. A popular race on the Homer Spit turns 50 this weekend. Plus, the Kenai Peninsula Borough brainstorms what to do with the vacant elementary school building in Kasilof.

NOAA Fisheries says a dead fin whale attached to a cruise ship that arrived in Seward likely died from a vessel strike. Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoes roughly $90 million in spending from the state budget. Plus, teams of boaters arrive in Ketchikan after setting sail from Washington.

On today’s episode of the Kenai Conversation, we’re joined by Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Superintendent Clayton Holland.

On this week's episode of the Kenai Conversation, we're joined by Maggie Winston to talk about ongoing efforts to expand self-directed care in Alaska and Disability Pride.