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U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s annual address to the Alaska Legislature this week included more advice for lawmakers than usual. And a look behind the scenes of the Kenai Performers musical, which opens this weekend

The National Weather Service will start including more specific information about nearshore conditions in its marine weather forecasts. And a look at what’s on the docket at the Board and Game’s upcoming meeting in Soldotna.

There are new developments on a large public land project west of Cooper Landing, and Gov. Dunleavy has proposed a bill that would increase parental rights in schools and impact the experience of LGBTQ students.

The only Cook Inlet beluga whale in captivity celebrates a big milestone. Plus, KMTA is working to bring an organized outdoor treasure hunting activity to the Kenai Peninsula.

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor is getting a raise. And remembering a Homer man who died last month in a plane crash over Nepal.

Shanon Davis is moving on from her role at the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce. We spoke with her and incoming director Maddy McElrea about what the chamber of commerce does, how it has helped businesses throughout the pandemic and the ways in which Soldotna has changed since both of them were growing up here.

Soldotna has its top pick for its open city manager position. The state is doing engineering study of the Kasilof River bridge. And a special election results update.

A new land planning group based in Nikiski is getting pushback from residents of Tyonek. And the Homer Electric Association board of directors is split on whether to renew its impending renewable energy goal.

One sled dog was rescued from an ice floe and another is still missing after a Kenai Peninsula musher’s trailer disconnected from his truck after Fur Rondy. The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly makes small tweaks to its assembly and school board districts. And elementary schoolers from Nikiski to Homer prepare for a concert with the Kenai Peninsula orchestra.

The western Kenai Peninsula can expect nearly a foot of snow over the next two days. Plus, two Dena'ina language short films are premiering this week.