The event brought together politicians, conservationists and other industry stakeholders for a day of discussions and debate about the future of the iconic fish.

Salmon are returning in droves to Resurrection Creek near Hope because of a decades-long project to restore the creek’s natural habitat. That’s after the creek was significantly impacted by mining within the last century.

Anglers from all over the world descend on the Kenai River each summer for sockeye salmon. And this year, they caught them with ease — thanks to a record-breaking salmon run.

The Kenai River Sportfishing Association’s annual roundtable event focuses on the decline of king salmon. Plus, a climate activist from western Alaska gets a gig advising the United Nations.

On today's episode of the Kenai Conversation, we're airing the first installment in KDLL’s 2025 candidate forum series.

Kelli Parker says her complaints to the Kenai Peninsula Borough’s Human Resources Department went unaddressed for months.

A woman is mauled by a bear while jogging in Kenai. A former south peninsula firefighter sues the Kenai Peninsula Borough after she says it retaliated against her for reporting discrimination by her boss. Plus, the federal government seizes control of an Anchorage hotel it says was used to distribute illegal drugs.

A 36-year-old woman was attacked near her driveway in Kenai at around 5:45 a.m Tuesday morning.

Proponents of the change say it would boost voter turnout in local elections, which consistently trails behind turnout in state and federal elections. But some city officials say the logistics of running elections concurrently would be challenging and expensive.

Mt. Spurr returns to a regular activity level. The Trump Administration announces a new oil and gas lease sale in Cook Inlet. Plus, a cat cafe opens in Wasilla.