KDLL Evening Newscast

Kenai Peninsula school board members pass a budget that closes four schools, shuts pools, eliminates library positions and makes a slew of other cuts. Plus, a case before the U.S. Supreme Court that puts Native Americans in the spotlight leaves some tribal members uneasy about where this case might lead.

The future of the Kenai Peninsula’s K-12 schools dominates discussion at a Soldotna town hall. Plus, recent controversy over the primary research institute for Alaska Native languages catches the ear of state lawmakers.

The Kenai City Council donates money to boost landscaping efforts at Triumvirate Theatre's new playhouse. A bill moving through Congress would forbid states from banning lawfully made Alaska ivory art. Plus, Alaska lawmakers consider the future of daylight savings.

Soldotna mulls how to best fund capital projects after a new report shows spending growth is outpacing income growth. Plus, U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski delivers her annual address to the Alaska Legislature.

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District is at an impasse with its two largest employee unions over contract negotiations. Plus, five borough mayors speak out against Gov. Mike Dunleavy's proposed tax break bill for the would-be developer of the Alaska LNG Project.

Cats in Kenai get help finding homes thanks to a new grant, and Alaskans speak out to the feds on subsistence hunting and fishing issues.

Former Kenai Peninsula Assembly President Brent Johnson is taking another run at the House District 6 seat in the Alaska Legislature, a new program could give Alaskans warning of earthquakes before they happen, and a gathering at the Alaska Capitol last week attempted to rally support for bills to address the impacts of climate change.

A bill from Gov. Mike Dunleavy that aims to incentivize development of the Alaska LNG Project gets its first legislative hearing. March Madness attendees in Anchorage raise awareness about a missing Shaktoolik teen. Plus, the North Slope community of Kaktovik seeks to revive polar bear tourism.

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District officials meet with parents, teachers and students at Sterling Elementary School, which is slated to be closed due to budget cuts. Plus, outgoing University of Alaska President Pat Pitney gives her final State of the University address.

More than a third of Homer Electric Association members lose power after a snowmachine clips one of the utility’s wires. A U.S. Supreme Court decision could impact voting in Alaska. Plus, Kenai Peninsula school board members continue to hash out a spending plan for the upcoming school year.