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Two probationary federal workers talk about being fired from their posts with the Chugach National Forest. The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race start is moving to Fairbanks. And a protest against President Donald Trump's administration is held in Homer.

The City of Soldotna's Storefront Improvement Program offers up to $7,500 to cover 50% of building facade improvements. More than 20 local businesses over the last decade have received funding through the program.

Kenai Peninsula Borough assembly members approve the purchase of land in Seward they hope can relieve the region’s tight housing market. Plus, a log destined to become the new finish line arch for the Iditarod Race is found in Seward.

A company developing a solar project in Nikiski pulls its contract from state regulators. A potential Cook Inlet tidal energy project could get millions in funding. Plus, the Soldotna City Council chambers are decorated with student artwork.

Cook Inletkeeper’s Local Solution program aims to address pollution and warming temperatures in the Cook Inlet watershed. The program is now finding ways to protect Alaska's salmon habitat.

Community members participate in a Kenai Peninsula Borough School District budget forum in Kenai. Plus, two peninsula artists blend music and poetry.

A Homer man leads Kenai police on a car chase through Old Town. Rep. Nick Begich holds a virtual town hall meeting. And, the Kenai Performers put on "Little Shop of Horrors."

Troopers arrest a Soldotna man after a high speed pursuit through Soldotna and Kenai. Scientists continue to monitor Mount Spurr for seismic activity. Plus, early snowmelt could mean a big wildfire season for certain parts of the state.

The Alaska State House passed a bill this week that ups the amount of money developers have to work with. Stakeholders say the project will revitalize aging infrastructure and expand regional economic opportunities.

Alaska's projected budget deficit stymies legislative work on education funding in Juneau. A bill allowing employees to get paid with a reloadable pay card clears the Alaska Senate with unanimous support. Plus, Homer's Pratt Museum will expand access to it's archive with a digitization project.