Southcentral Alaska is facing a natural gas shortage. Demand from the state’s most populated region could outpace supply as soon as this winter.

It’s been over two weeks since a pilot first reported seeing a mileslong oil sheen while flying over the area. Responders still haven’t determined the cause of the initial sheen.

Soldotna Public Library marks National Library Card Sign-Up Month with celebration, giveaways, and partnerships.

If approved, the proposal would exempt the first $75,000 of their residential property’s taxable value from the city’s property tax.

Berga will serve until the next election, in which he is also the only candidate running for the seat.

Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly members voted Tuesday to put the question on the ballot for the upcoming municipal election.

New state data show more young Alaskans died by suicide in 2025 than in any other year over the last decade. Plus, what you need to know about the Cook Inlet natural gas crunch.

An oily sheen reappears in Cook Inlet after crews reactivate lines near a Hilcorp platform. Plans to expand municipal utilities and pave a road in Kenai are on hold after the one bid came in over budget. Plus, a University of Alaska Southeast student presents environmental data through music.

On this episode of the Kenai Conversation, we’re airing the next installment of our 2026 candidate forum series. Incumbent Republican candidate Rep. Bill Elam is running for reelection to State House District 8 against nonpartisan challengers Nissa Savage and Frank Quinn.

On this episode of the Kenai Conversation, we're airing the first installment in our 2026 candidate forum series. Up first are the candidates for House District 8.