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Two soldiers in Anchorage were injured in a bear attack, peony farmers get help boosting growth after a winter die-off, and a new study looks at ways to reduce recidivism among Alaska’s native population.

A bill moving through the Alaska Legislature would bar Styrofoam containers statewide. Plus, a proposal to return public employees to a defined benefits retirement plan is closer than ever to Gov. Mike Dunleavy's desk.

The Alaska Board of Fisheries is considering a major change to the type of gear Cook Inlet’s east-side setnet fishermen can use when king salmon runs are poor. Human remains found in Anchorage are identified as missing Shaktoolik teen Kelly Hunt. Plus, scientists get to the bottom of a mysterious golden orb found in the Gulf of Alaska.

State lawmakers pass bills aimed at fulfilling requirements of a federal health care expansion effort. As the Arctic takes on greater geopolitical significance, Alaska has assets of interest to the U.S. military. Plus, Kenai observes Memorial Day.

A Nikiski man is sentenced to 99 years in prison for murdering his mother. State lawmakers increase weekly unemployment benefits. Plus, Kenai's Triumvirate Theatre is staging "Anastasia: The Musical" this weekend only.

The federal government considers fining Alaska Airlines for allegedly letting intoxicated passengers on board. Alaska's first Justice Summit for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People is held in Anchorage. Plus, the Kenaitze Indian and Salamatof tribes break ceremonial ground on elder housing in Kenai.

On this week's episode of the Kenai Conversation, we're joined by Sara Hondel, the new executive director of the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce.

Central Peninsula Hospital announces plans to acquire two acres of property adjacent to its main campus. The University of Alaska considers a systemwide policy on generative AI use. Plus, Alaska's oil and gas lobby seeks expedited development in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska.

Kenai Peninsula school board members brainstorm what to do with possible bonus state funding. State lawmakers pass a bill aimed at supporting legal aid for vulnerable Alaskans. Plus, a village in southeast Alaska puts fruit trees on public land.

Soldotna adopts a new public comment policy. Cook Inlet's east side clam fishery is closed again this summer. Plus, candidates scrambled to meet the Monday evening deadline to run for state office.