After federal guidance changes again, Alaska says it's limiting payments to SNAP recipients. A federal agency seeking to streamline permitting backs a proposed gold mine in Western Alaska. Plus, a legislative education task force visits Kenai Peninsula schools.

Fishing jobs were down in Alaska last year, again. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers demolishes a former nuclear power plan near Fort Greely. Plus, tuition is going up at University of Alaska schools next year.

Those who oppose ABC’s expansion say pushing out the alternative program would unfairly target the district’s most at-risk students and crowd whatever other school is asked to absorb Kenai Alternative students and staff.

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is one of 40 airports around the country that will slash air traffic by 10% starting Friday. Plus, a Kenai charter school won't get a high school program, for now.

“As it is in Heaven” opens Thursday, Nov. 6 and runs through next Sunday, Nov. 16. Catch 7 p.m. showings on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, or matinee showings at 2 p.m. on Sundays.

Efforts to bring the three bronze bears to Kenai started two years ago. The installation had an estimated cost of around $200,000. But Bondurant said Thursday the actual cost came in under budget – around $172,000.

The City of Kenai unveils a bronze bear sculpture garden at the Kenai Municipal Airport. Alaska Public Media talks to furloughed federal workers amid what is now the longest-ever federal government shutdown. Plus, a new show from the Kenai Performers tackler faith, identity and community.

The agency’s Anchorage office forecasts between eight and twelve inches of snowfall is possible along roads in Turnagain Pass, Moose Pass, Summit Lake and Hope.

On today’s episode of the Kenai Conversation, we’re joined by Lisa Parker, who was recently inducted into the Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame.

The National Weather Service forecasts between eight and 12 inches of snow for Thursday, likely disrupting travel between the Kenai Peninsula and Anchorage. The ongoing federal government shutdown hits programs for Alaska Native communities. Plus, a bill before Congress would protect Alaska Native access to walrus ivory.