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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.

A state legislative staffer is arrested on charges of faces charges of child sexual exploitation and child sex trafficking. A new report shows 2025 was Alaska's8th hottest year on record. Plus, a Kasilof fisherpoet will bring his work to Oregon next week.

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 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.

A power outage at Central Peninsula Hospital disrupts care for roughly 100 patients. Homer's Pratt Museum gets a grant to update its research materials. Plus, tariffs are behind the cost of your cup of coffee.

After federal Immigration Customs Enforcement agents descended on a Soldotna home and arrested, detained and deported a mom and her children to Mexico, community members, faith leaders and state lawmakers jump into action to support the family.

Alaska's congressional delegation brings guests to the State of the Union. Analysts say the Alaska Permanent Fund is doing well compared to its peers. Plus, the Iron Dog snowmachine race wraps up in Fairbanks.

The Alaska House of Representatives unanimously passes a bill prohibiting child sex abuse material generated by artificial intelligence. Plus, the central Kenai Peninsula rallies around a mom and kids deported from Soldotna.