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Troopers fatally shoot a man who shot and wounded a trooper during a standoff in Kasilof. The Kenai Peninsula Borough's federal flood insurance may be in jeopardy. Plus, meteorologists say Southcentral Alaska's unseasonably warm winter is driven by western storms.

The Kenai Peninsula Borough gets another $81,000 to put toward its study of Soldotna schools. The Kenai Peninsula Food Bank is accepting those reusable plastic containers no longer accepted at the Soldotna landfill. And, state lawmakers return to Juneau for the new legislative session.

Soldotna High School now offers a referee certification class. Plus, students in Ninilchik participate in a hands-on career fair.

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District considers closing schools amid a $17 million budget deficit. Plus, the Kenai Chamber of Commerce hosts its first presentation in a lecture series about the region's history.

Sterling and Funny River have a new representative on the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly. After missing for two-weeks, a horse in Homer returns to its owners. Plus, federal tariffs on goods will impact Alaska.

Commercial salmon fisheries in Upper Cook Inlet are shuttered in anticipation of low king salmon runs. State lawmakers consider a new Department of Agriculture. And, Soldotna's Frozen RiverFest returns for its 10th year.

Two probationary federal workers talk about being fired from their posts with the Chugach National Forest. The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race start is moving to Fairbanks. And a protest against President Donald Trump's administration is held in Homer.

The City of Soldotna's Storefront Improvement Program offers up to $7,500 to cover 50% of building facade improvements. More than 20 local businesses over the last decade have received funding through the program.

Kenai Peninsula Borough assembly members approve the purchase of land in Seward they hope can relieve the region’s tight housing market. Plus, a log destined to become the new finish line arch for the Iditarod Race is found in Seward.

A company developing a solar project in Nikiski pulls its contract from state regulators. A potential Cook Inlet tidal energy project could get millions in funding. Plus, the Soldotna City Council chambers are decorated with student artwork.