KDLL Evening Newscast

A shadow cast brings "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" to Soldotna. Plus, the kids and creatures of the Kenai Peninsula celebrate Halloween.

Alaska Airlines announces a direct flight between Anchorage and Tokyo, the State of Alaska asks a judge to dismiss a lawsuit by the Department of Justice that would block election results, and rockets launched from Fairbanks study space dust.

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District's superintendent recommends the school board vote down a proposed charter school in Soldotna. U.S. Senate candidate Dan J. Sullivan of Petersburg says he accidentally changed his party affiliation during the primary election in August. Plus, chum salmon return to Kotzebue Sound, but it's hard to quantify the run.

A federal effort to bolster health care in rural communities will fund almost $12 million worth of projects on the Kenai Peninsula. Plus, some Alaskans balk at a Trump Administration move to block the results of next week's Alaska U.S. Senate election if incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan does not win.

Kenai City Council members set rental fees for the Challenger Learning Center. Alaska Native education leaders emphasize the importance of self-determination and culture during an annual conference. Plus, Triumvirate Theater prepares to stage a new show.

The U.S. Geological Survey releases a new estimate for the North Slope's natural gas potential. The impacts of the Red Dog Mine color the controversy over the proposed Ambler Road. Plus, a new study of Kodiak king salmon asks whether hatcheries can help save wild runs.

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly enacts a permit process for weather modification. A dog is rescued from the mountains near Anchorage after an avalanche. Plus, polls show Democrats leading in statewide political races, but Independent U.S. House candidate Bill Hill lags behind Nick Begich III, the Republican incumbent.

A Kenai Peninsula Borough School District group sends a Soldotna elementary charter school group to the full school board. Some Matanuska-Susitna Borough residents fear a free land transfer to Alaska's state-run development agency could open the door for data center. Plus, some Alaska conservatives say they can't tell if President Donald Trump's Wasilla visit help or hurt Republican candidates.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Treg Taylor says he's staying in the race. Alaska's top two U.S. Senate hopefuls face off in a debate. Plus, Republican U.S. Sens. Dan Sullivan and Ted Cruz rally in Kenai.

U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum talks to the Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce about energy. U.S. House candidates face off in a debate. Plus, if it seems like you're getting more political calls and texts this election season, it's because you are.