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The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District braces for another tough budget season as it faces an $8.5 million deficit. Plus, the U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear a case challenging federal protections for subsistence fishing and hunting.

Retired Kenai attorney looks back at victory, defeat in Exxon Valdez Oil Spill litigation

The City of Kenai considers what to do with the now-vacant Challenger Learning Center building. The state takes addiction treatment on the road with a new pilot program. Plus, a Homer choir teacher is recognized for his work in and out of the classroom.

A fire at Kenai's Uptown Motel leaves on man dead. State education officials give the final OK to a proposed charter school in Nikolaevsk. Plus, Gov. Mike Dunleavy gives his final State of the State address.

The Alaska House of Representatives passes a bill tightening residency requirements for hunting and fishing licenses. Plus, Soldotna protestors condemn federal immigration operations.

One month into an election year, Alaska's congressional races are already getting expensive. Plus, a Kenai charter school will welcome high schoolers this fall.

An annual Soldotna event connects resources with people experiencing homelessness. Alaska's state board of education greenlights a school psychology master's program. Plus, U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski calls on the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security to resign over immigration operations in Minnesota.

On today’s episode of the Kenai Conversation, we’re joined by Jason Moan and Diane Campbell, with the Alaska Division of Forestry to talk about all things spruce bark beetles.

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski calls for an investigation into the killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minnesota. Gov. Mike Dunleavy proposes a fiscal plan that includes a temporary seasonal sales tax and a new Permanent Fund dividend formula. Plus, an oil rig nicknamed "The Beast" topples on the North Slope.

The would-be Alaska LNG Project developer announces new agreements it says moves the project’s first phase into early development. Lawmakers fail to override Gov. Mike Dunleavy's veto of a bill supporters say would have modernized Alaska's corporate income tax system. Plus, two Alaska-based infantry battalions reportedly are on standby for possible deployment to Minnesota.