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.

The proposed policies were crafted by members of an AI-specific committee established by the district last year and come on the heels of guidelines from the state.

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.

Soldotna considers a new trespass policy for city facilities. State investigators charge 15 Alaskans with filing $1.8 million in fraudulent Medicaid claims. Plus, ground breaks at Alaska's veterans cemetery.

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.