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The City of Kenai unveils a bronze bear sculpture garden at the Kenai Municipal Airport. Alaska Public Media talks to furloughed federal workers amid what is now the longest-ever federal government shutdown. Plus, a new show from the Kenai Performers tackler faith, identity and community.

A Ninilchik group works to prevent opioid overdose deaths. Plus, the final part of a series from the Alaska Desk about food security.

A former Kenai church leader pleads not guilty to 20 felony child sex crime charges. Gov. Mike Dunleavy signs a disaster declaration that will offer some relief to Alaskans who rely on the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Plus, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration cancels a contract with the state group that collects earthquake data.

Another bout of strong winds knocks out power for almost 15,000 Homer Electric Association members. The state reduces money available to reimburse school districts and municipalities for school bond debt. Plus, a popular band from Alaska is releasing a new album.

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.

The Nikiski Post Office reopens after shutting its doors more than two months ago. Alaska set a new visitor record for the tourism season that ended in April. Plus, Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski takes to the Senate floor to call on her congressional colleagues to end the government shutdown.

The Alaska LNG Project nets another nonbinding agreement with a Japanese utility company. Alaskans will not receive SNAP, or food stamp, benefits for November, according to the state division of public assistance. Plus, Alaskans share subsistence foods with the evacuees from Western Alaska.

On today’s episode of the Kenai Conversation, we’re joined by Samantha Springer, executive director of the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center.

Strong winds cause power outages for thousands of Homer Electric Association customers on the central Kenai Peninsula. Plus, teenagers are an increasingly important part of Alaska's workforce.

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