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The Alaska House of Representatives passes a bill that would put more guardrails on the state's property assessment process. And, the Central Peninsula Landfill will host its annual electronics recycling event this weekend. Plus, the City of Homer celebrates the 40th anniversary of its sister city relationship.

Economist Sam Tappen presented at this week's Industry Outlook Forum in Soldotna, where he said the Kenai Peninsula has fared better than the rest of the state in rebounding from the post-pandemic recession.

A bill that would provide free state parks passes to disabled veterans moves through the legislature. Plus state education officials share an update on a federal letter that says it owes $30 million to four school districts, including the Kenai Peninsula’s, and Seward visits Wonderland in a stage adaptation.

The Borough Mayor continues efforts to build a new school in Kachemak Selo. And even though Alaska was nowhere near the path of totality, kids and adults still turned out to celebrate the eclipse yesterday at the Challenger Learning Center.

Our guests this week are five international exchange students currently attending Kenai Central High School. Our conversation also included Chris Bergholtz, a local coordinator of the AFS program.

Our guest is Robert Ruffner, a Kenai Peninsula resident who recently completed a three-week raft adventure in Bolivia.

A morning fire caused significant damage to a home in Funny River, another candidate throws their hat in the ring for the House District 6 seat and the Soldotna City Council considers tightening the city's disposable plastic bag ban.

Our guest this week is Mary McCubbins, who organizes the lineup for the Levitt AMP Soldotna summer music series.

The state releases English and math testing scores, which show about 30% proficiency across the state. Plus, a bill to close a loophole in hunting residency requirements passes the state Senate.

The federal government declares a fishery disaster for salmon setnetters on the east side of Upper Cook Inlet for the 2021 and 2022 seasons. And, Kenai Peninsula teachers, parents and students participate in a walk-in demonstration in support of public education funding. Plus, the U.S. Forest Service is seeking handmade ornaments from across Alaska to decorate this year’s U.S. Capitol Christmas tree.