Homer Electric Association certifies its board of directors election results. A new survey says Alaskans are dissatisfied with the economy. Plus, a bill that aims to bring stability to the school budgeting process clears the House Finance Committee.

Schools will get at least as much local money for operations as they did last year after borough assembly members on Tuesday pledged to give the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District around $62.5 million.

Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly members pledge to give K-12 schools at least as much money as the district got last year. The State House passes a capital budget. Plus, Gov. Mike Dunleavy urges action on his proposed tax break for the developer of the Alaska LNG Project.

The Kenaitze Indian Tribe holds a candlelight vigil to observe Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Day. Plus, the Nenana Ice Classic clock stops after a tripod topples over.

The most recent quarterly report from the state Department of Public Safety identifies nine people missing from the Kenai Peninsula who are Alaska Native, American Indian or of unknown race.

It’s been over a year since the district and its two largest employee unions swapped contract proposals. Union members say they’re frustrated with the sluggish process.

The changes do not impact the basic management plan for Cook Inlet’s east side setnet fishery and came over the objections of local fishermen.

The University of Alaska picks a new president. State lawmakers question Gov. Mike Dunleavy's pick for attorney general. Plus, an Etsy ban on fur products could impact Alaska Native artists.

Dozens of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District employees take to Monday’s school board meeting in Soldotna to show their support for staff amid ongoing contract negotiations. Plus, after a state Board of Fisheries vote, hundreds of commercial fishermen on Cook Inlet’s east side will no longer be allowed to use their traditional fishing gear when local king salmon runs are poor.

Nikiski Middle/High School’s Bulldog Theater opens ‘Anything Goes’ on May 1. The show features romance and humor on a cruise ship crossing the Atlantic Ocean, and marks the final performance for some of the school’s seniors.