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A Homer man dies after being attacked by a moose. And, recent bills in the Alaska Legislature could prevent education cuts in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. Plus, a statewide organization that provides services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities holds a fundraiser walk in Soldotna.

Sterling Elementary School celebrates its 60th birthday. And the superintendent of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District thinks it might be the most unique district in America. This week, we’re airing a series of stories trying to explore that question. We’ll visit the farthest reaches of the district, from fly-in only villages to Soldotna High School, and we kick off that series tonight.

Homer’s Kachemak Drive is getting a refresh, but not for a few years. And a plan to decrease royalty rates to stimulate gas production in Cook Inlet falters amid new economic models.

The City of Kenai will consider scrapping three outdated laws about public sleeping and loitering. And a group of hikers are rescued during an attempt to cross the Harding Icefield.

Senate Bill 93, signed into law last month by Gov. Mike Dunleavy, increases the maximum payout from the fishermen’s fund to $15,000. The fund is generated from fishing license fees and serves injured commercial fishermen.

Amid bills passed in the state legislature's final days were education funding that will be critical for the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, and other priorities of peninsula legislators.

A Ninilchik woman dies after being hit by a truck while riding an ATV. Plus, Soldotna moves forward on its Riverfront Redevelopment Project, and the U.S. Forest Service is considering higher fees for public cabins.

Soldotna Police Chief Gene Meek resigns. Plus, Kenai Peninsula police warn of scam calls, Alaska Medicaid is dealing with a backlog of applications and a climber dies after a fall in Denali National Park.

The City of Soldotna approves a donation to Soldotna Little League. Plus, Homer residents had the chance to explore the water’s exposed ecosystems during this week’s extreme low tides.

A former Soldotna teacher and union president charged with counts related to sexual abuse of a minor appears in court for a hearing about evidence in the case. And, a third candidate runs for the Alaska State House district that represents the southern Kenai Peninsula and Kasilof. Plus, the Kenai Central High School cheerleading team takes home its fourth consecutive state championship title.