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All three members of Alaska's Congressional delegation vote in favor of a bill releasing federal files on Jeffrey Epstein. Scientists at the University of Alaska Fairbanks use artificial intelligence to model lightning strikes. Plus, the Kenaitze Indian Tribe prepares to launch public transportation buses.

Kenai Peninsula school board members greenlight a new K-12 charter school in Nikolaevsk. Plus, scientists ask for Alaskans' help studying whale sounds.

Soldotna moves its election day to November after a majority of Kenai Peninsula voters favored aligning state and local election days. Anchorage deals with an uptick in wolves on local trails and in residential areas. Plus, longtime aurora borealis scientist say this week's solar storm was something special.

Alaska State Troopers are seeking information from people who witnessed a multi-vehicle collision north of Kenai on Monday. University of Alaska President Pat Pitney will retire next year. Plus, the state considers creating an agriculture cooperative for Alaska farmers and ranchers.

A former Kenai church leader accused of sexual abusing underage girls dies in the custody of the Alaska Department of Corrections. Plus, Juneau's Mendenhall Glacier is officially no longer touching Mendenhall Lake.

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District previews the upcoming budget season. An earthquake shook Alaskans on Thanksgiving morning. Plus, Alaskans find creative ways to have fun in doors.

Kenai Peninsula historian Shana Loshbaugh gave a presentation on "The Brief, Awkward History of Fort Kenay" at the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center on Nov. 13.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski expresses concerns about a report the U.S. military launched a second strike on survivors on a suspected drug boat. Plus, the latest installment from Alaska Public Media's "Alaska Survival Kit" focuses on combatting seasonal depression.

The borough assembly seeks to smooth property tax hikes, teacher and principal turnover is on the rise, and the state launches a telehealth service for Alaskans with intellectual and developmental disabilities

On today’s episode of the Kenai Conversation, we’re joined by the central Kenai Peninsula’s Alaska State Legislative delegation – Reps. Bill Elam and Justin Ruffridge, and Sen. Jesse Bjorkman.