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A new forecast from the Alaska Department of Revenue projects a $200 million deficit for the current fiscal year. That’s on top of a $1.6 billion deficit for next fiscal year under Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposed budget.

On today’s episode of the Kenai Conversation, we’re joined by Brenda Ahlberg, the Kenai Peninsula Borough’s emergency manager, to talk about emergency preparedness amid an eruption advisory from Mt. Spurr.

A letter of intent from a Taiwanese company could be a first step toward a binding agreement to buy gas from the Alaska LNG Project, if it's built. And, a look at what Alaskans should know about Mt. Spurr’s likely eruption. Plus, a small scale model of a bronze bear sculpture slated for Kenai’s airport is unveiled.

Alaska Public Media is highlighted during a congressional hearing. And, legislators work to balance the state budget.

Police arrest a Kenai man accused of sexually abusing a minor over multiple years. The Kenaitze Indian Tribe gets final approval to open a charter school in Kenai later this year. And, scientists work to answer big questions about the future of Alaska glaciers.

Our episode this week is a Kenai Community Library presentation about Alaska geography and place names.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoes an education funding bill. Scientists say the likelihood of Mt. Spurr erupting has gone down. Plus, construction is underway of Soldotna's new fire station.

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly shoots down a resolution that would have asked state lawmakers to let them cap property tax assessments. Four Alaska students are among those who've lost their visas as part of federal efforts to crack down on immigration. Plus, Kenai Peninsula Borough School District students show off their talents in a new art show.

Speaking to the Kenai and Soldotna chambers of commerce Wednesday, Borough Mayor Peter Micciche talked through a few key elements of his yet-to-be-released borough budget.

Cook Inletkeeper sponsors a community-led initiative to protect local salmon habitat. Plus, Kenai Peninsula crafters wonder where they'll shop after Joann Fabric and Crafts closes.