Alaska law says someone may vote in a state election if, among other things, they’re a U.S. citizen. Proponents say the word “may” leaves too much ambiguity.

Alaska voters may consider a ballot proposition next year aimed at tightening the state’s citizenship voting requirements. Plus, Alaska's two senators cross the aisle to back a bill that would have extended health insurance subsidies.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy plans to unveil a fiscal plan ahead of the next legislative session. Plus, scientists study why lynx are increasingly present in warmer, wetter environments.

The move would keep city and Kenai Peninsula Borough elections aligned, saving some money.

Kenai thinks about moving its election day. Sen. Lisa Murkowski wants to change the name of North America's tallest peak back to Denali. Plus, state lawmakers review their year in music.

On today’s episode of the Kenai Conversation, we’re joined by the central Kenai Peninsula’s Alaska State Legislative delegation – Reps. Bill Elam and Justin Ruffridge, and Sen. Jesse Bjorkman.

The Kenai Peninsula Borough wants to limit how much property assessments increase each year in response to recent, significant year-over-year surges.

The borough assembly seeks to smooth property tax hikes, teacher and principal turnover is on the rise, and the state launches a telehealth service for Alaskans with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Kenai City Council members last Wednesday agreed to spend $200,000 on access to Wildwood Drive’s underlying right-of-way from the Kenai Native Association. The move comes after years of disagreements over who should be responsible for upkeep.

The district attributes the anticipated shortfall to a decrease in state and local funding next year caused in part by a forecast net drop in student enrollment and a rise in the taxable value of borough property.