The lawsuit is being argued in federal court and alleges, among other things, race-based discrimination, retaliation, breach of contract and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

The contracts are subject to approval by union members and the school board.

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.

Two former clinicians say Central Peninsula Hospital failed to act after they reported racial discrimination by their bosses. Plus, Alaska's highest court hears a case challenging a school bathroom policy in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and its two largest employee unions say they've reached tentative contract agreements. Plus, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says it's ending support for the Arctic Report Card.

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.