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The Iditarod Sled Dog race will follow its traditional route this year. Plus, a man sues the Alaska Department of Corrections after his son dies in custody.

On today’s episode of the Kenai Conversation, we’re joined by Seward City Manager Kat Sorensen to talk about what’s going on the eastern Kenai Peninsula.

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly puts new limits on designated time for public presentations during meetings. A bill passed by the U.S. House would require voters to show proof of citizenship. Plus, an Alaska-based journalist reports from the Olympic Games in Milan, Italy.

A draft budget approved by the Alaska House Finance Committee doesn't include a PFD — but lawmakers say that will change. Plus, residents of the Western Alaska village of Kwigillingok look to rebuild after being hit by the remnants of Typhoon Halong.

The Soldotna City Council prepares to vote on a pair of zoning ordinances that target its riverfront redevelopment project. Alaska lawmakers revive a bill that would boost revenue the state gets from corporate income taxes. Plus, a bill barring law enforcement from wearing face masks on duty gets a chilly reception in committee.

Federal immigration officials arrest and deport a Soldotna family. Members of the public weigh in on the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District's forecast budget shortfall. Plus, Alaska gubernatorial candidates rake in more than $4 million.

Alaska State Troopers are looking for the suspect of a violent crime in Seward. Advocates hope to increase the number of Alaska’s Board of Fisheries meetings on the Kenai Peninsula. Plus, two Anchorage-based Korean newspapers see new leadership.

We're chatting with Mike Fitz, who helps run Fat Bear Week. The bracket-style competition celebrates Katmai National Park and Preserve's brown bears gearing up for hibernation.

A look at candidates ahead of the Kenai Peninsula municipal election. Plus, folks in Kenai take a stab at fencing.

Next week will mark two years since voters on the central Kenai Peninsula overwhelmingly supported three large bond initiatives on the Oct. 4, 2022 municipal ballot.