Homer High School students stage a walkout in response to Gov. Dunleavy's veto of a bill that would increase education funding. And, state lawmakers gain perspective on a COVID-related education funding dispute between Alaska and the federal government. Plus, a local student exchange program will host an international gourmet fundraising dinner this weekend.

Two April art shows in Kenai will display more than 200 pieces from students and a local photographer. Plus, a conversation with the new leadership behind the Central Peninsula’s public transit service.

A Homer-based nonprofit completes work protecting wetlands around the Cooper Landing Bypass project construction area. Plus, the Cooper Landing community asks the mayor to veto a concrete batch plant lease authorized in the community, and the Borough Assembly approves a project to test out heat pumps in rural schools.

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District refines a tentative budget with hopes of receiving a contribution from the borough assembly. Plus, an otter pup rescued in Seldovia has a new name, and a string of bear awareness and electric fencing safety workshops will be held around the peninsula.

Federal officials approve most of Alaska’s four-year statewide transportation improvement program. The Alaska legislature proposes efforts to alleviate a shortfall of Cook Inlet natural gas, and three Homer High School seniors qualify as National Merit Scholarship finalists. Plus, a small-budget movie being filmed on the Kenai Peninsula will hold auditions this week.

The Kenaitze Indian Tribe hosts a meeting about its plan to propose a charter school. And a study of the Homer Harbor expansion project may get funding after experiencing cuts last year, thanks to President Joe Biden’s budget.

The federal government says Alaska’s education department owes almost $30 million to four school districts. Plus, Kenai Peninsula College offers a Native beadwork traditions course.

The Alaska SeaLife Center hires a new CEO. And, the parent company of three Alaska newspapers is sold to a group of investors to avoid bankruptcy. Plus, a new program allows young readers to build confidence while connecting with a four-legged friend.

Central Peninsula Hospital opens a new mental wellness clinic. And, Kenai Peninsula Board of Education’s Finance Committee tackles three funding scenarios following Gov. Dunleavy’s veto of an increase to the state’s school funding formula. Plus, a sneak peak at this week's episode of the Kenai Conversation.

The borough and HEA receive a $2.74 million federal appropriation for a project that would use methane from a landfill for energy. Plus, a local artist works in an unusual medium, on pieces that are never really complete, and a Kodiak setnet fleet is reeling from an announcement from buyer OBI that it won’t purchase any fish from them.