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The borough assembly passes a resolution advocating for an increase to the per-student funding the state provides to school districts. And a baby otter rescued in Kenai finds a new home in Minnesota.

A Soldotna man is arrested on charges of terroristic threatening and stalking after threatening to kill his wife and their dog. Plus, Rep. Sarah Vance hires a former Arkansas state senator for her staff, and economists say there are two times more open jobs than unemployed people in Alaska.

A Soldotna spine doctor helps develop an innovative piece of medical medical technology. Plus, the school in Seldovia saw large staff turnover and declining student enrollment over the past five months.

A quick internet search of nearby veterinary clinics finds there are very few options in the region, just a few offices in Kenai, Soldotna, Nikiski and Homer. Most of these clinics have only a handful of vets on staff.

Cook Inletkeeper talks local home energy efficiency retrofits, and fossil discoveries in Denali National Park provide insight into wildlife that once roamed the area. Plus, a magical mailbox allows children to send letters to Santa Claus.

A Soldotna woman is arrested for shooting through a neighbor’s window, and the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District wraps up its series of public budget explainers. Plus, two of Alaska’s most legendary Iditarod figures speak about their experiences with the race.

The brainchild of a 12-year-old, AK Big Sipper specializes in serving air-fried comfort food and dirty sodas. The restaurant recently won a $4,000 business scholarship from the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce.

The Chugach National Forest issues an avalanche warning, Homer Electric Association announces a rate increase, and a Homer resident is dead after a plane crash in Anchor Point. Plus, a Kasilof couple is accused of illegally transporting game hunters in Northwest Alaska.

Soldotna Pride cancels a library story hour following online threats. Plus, free guided snowshoe trips will soon be offered in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, and a proposed bill would protect animal adopters from harassment by their pets' previous owners.

Our episode this week features a Kenai Peninsula College Showcase presentation titled "Breaking Trail: Reflections on the Iditarod." The presentation highlights two Iditarod legends and their experiences with what is known as "The Last Great Race of Earth."