Hunter Morrison

A fourth set of human remains are recovered from the site of a boat that sank near Homer last summer. Plus, the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District lays off dozens of classified employees.

The Kenai Chamber of Commerce brings in two new fishing-related museum exhibits. A dead gray whale washes up on Kodiak Island. Plus, Homer’s first-ever Harbor Fest is a success.

Outdoor murals are few and far between on the Kenai Peninsula, especially in the borough’s most populated city of Kenai. But a new mural, made almost entirely by high school students, is now on display in the streets near Old Town.

"Melba Muskrat’s Big Heart" is a hero-villain tale that teaches children about forgiveness and understanding. It was illustrated by a 2025 Soldotna High School graduate.

State transportation crews will spend the summer building the foundation for a $150 million bridge in Cooper Landing. Plus, two Kenai Peninsula residents publish a children’s book.

Senator Jesse Bjorkman spoke this week about his 2025 legislative efforts, which ranged from education funding to insurance measures.

Sen. Jesse Bjorkman speaks about his recent legislative efforts at a joint chamber meeting. Plus, Trump administration officials visit the beginning of the Trans-Alaska oil Pipeline in Prudhoe Bay.

A well-known Soldotna business owner detained by federal immigration officers is being held at a federal facility in Washington. The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly approves next year’s property tax rates. Plus, Alaska's Board of Education considers a regulation change that would further limit how much money local governments can give to school districts.

Most Alaskans travel around the state by automobile or small plane. A few might travel by bicycle. But one Anchorage man prefers getting around another way – by lacing up his roller skates.

On today's episode, we're chatting with Alaska State Director of the Court Appointed Special Advocates program Joy Rigby. The program supports and promotes court-appointed volunteer advocacy for children who have experienced abuse or neglect.