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On today's episode of the Kenai Conversation, we're joined by two members of the Cook Inlet Harbor Safety Committee.

For both the teachers’ union and the support staff union, the district is proposing a three year contract that includes a 2.5% pay raise the first year and a 1% pay raise for each of the next two years. That’s less than what the two unions asked for.

The federal government shutdown shutters operations around the Kenai Peninsula. A lawsuit challenging Alaska's homeschool allotment program moves forward. Plus, Fat Bear Week has a new champion.

Kenai Aviation ceases operations, effective Monday. Peninsula property owners need to reapply for the Kenai Peninsula Borough's residential tax exemption. Plus, Alaska House Speaker Bryce Edgmon reflects on how the response to devastating storms in Western Alaska reflect how the state handle's the impacts of climate change.

On today’s episode of the Kenai Conversation, we’re joined by Lisa Parker, who was recently inducted into the Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame.

The National Weather Service forecasts between eight and 12 inches of snow for Thursday, likely disrupting travel between the Kenai Peninsula and Anchorage. The ongoing federal government shutdown hits programs for Alaska Native communities. Plus, a bill before Congress would protect Alaska Native access to walrus ivory.

Meezie Hermansen and Kimberly Lorentzen join the Kenai Conversation to talk about their Just Our Type community project and art show, on display Nov. 14-Dec. 19 at the Kenai Art Center, along with the annual Mural Project. As we discover, typewriters have personalities — and voices — all their own.

Grant Aviation adjusts to federal orders and a larger share of Kenai's passenger market. Plus, Soldotna sixth graders hold a mock assembly meeting.

Fishing jobs were down in Alaska last year, again. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers demolishes a former nuclear power plan near Fort Greely. Plus, tuition is going up at University of Alaska schools next year.

After federal guidance changes again, Alaska says it's limiting payments to SNAP recipients. A federal agency seeking to streamline permitting backs a proposed gold mine in Western Alaska. Plus, a legislative education task force visits Kenai Peninsula schools.