The Kenai Peninsula is bracing for even colder temperatures this weekend as a deep freeze settles into the region; Alaska Public Media health reporter Rachel Cassandra talked to one man whose experience with addiction and recovery mirrors that of so many others in the state; and for many, the New Year signals a fresh start. But for Alaskans, it also means it’s time to apply for the Permanent Fund dividend.

Clear skies mark the start of the new year as cold air moves across the Kenai Peninsula; Alaska Public Media health reporter Rachel Cassandra talked to one man whose experience with addiction and recovery mirrors that of so many others in the state; and for many, the New Year signals a fresh start. But for Alaskans, it also means it’s time to apply for the Permanent Fund dividend.

The 8th annual New Year’s fireworks show launches from the Homer Spit Tonight at 8 p.m; and Alaska state health officials continue to recommend the hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns — despite a recent, controversial change in federal guidance.

The 8th annual New Year’s fireworks show launches from the Homer Spit Tonight at 8 p.m; and Alaska state health officials continue to recommend the hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns — despite a recent, controversial change in federal guidance.

Reporter Lois Parshley recently wrote about the Alaska gasline project for the nonprofit news outlet Grist. She told Alaska Public Media’s Wesley Early that despite many backers saying the time to build the pipeline is now, there’s still a lot of skepticism.

Reporter Lois Parshley recently wrote about the Alaska gasline project for the nonprofit news outlet Grist. She told Alaska Public Media’s Wesley Early that despite many backers saying the time to build the pipeline is now, there’s still a lot of skepticism.

Governor Mike Dunleavy has chosen two Mat-Su Republicans to fill vacant state House seats; and next year’s legislative session is under a month away, and lawmakers have big plans for the year ahead.

The National Weather Service has extended a winter weather advisory for the western Kenai Peninsula through noon Saturday; Governor Mike Dunleavy has chosen two Mat-Su Republicans to fill vacant state House seats; and next year’s legislative session is under a month away, and lawmakers have big plans for the year ahead.

Homer and Anchorage Police are seeking information after a grand jury indicted a 72-year-old man for sexual abuse of a minor; the next legislative session is less than a month away, and lawmakers are preparing to return to Juneau; and the United States may soon have an Arctic ambassador again to represent the nation’s interests in the far north.

Homer and Anchorage Police are seeking information after a grand jury indicted a 72-year-old man for sexual abuse of a minor; the next legislative session is less than a month away, and lawmakers are preparing to return to Juneau; and the United States may soon have an Arctic ambassador again to represent the nation’s interests in the far north.