KDLL Evening Newscast

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Superintendent Clayton Holland says he's putting students first amid various federal directives. Plus, Nikiski Middle/High School students channel Elvis Presley in a new school musical.

News outlets report the White House is planning a liquefied natural gas summit in Alaska. A Catholic priest on the central Kenai Peninsula remembers the life and legacy of Pope Francis. Plus, the annual Caring for the Kenai competition has a new winner.

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District will issue dozens more teacher contracts. Plus, Anchorage business feel the strain of new tariffs.

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District board adopts a budget with deep cuts. Plus, a nationwide pageant has an Alaskan competitor.

The Alaska Senate passes a bill codifying a permanent administrator position for the Big Game Commercial Services Board. Plus, Alaska commercial fisherman are worried about the Trump administration's proposed cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Kenai Peninsula lawmakers and borough school board members discuss school funding. Plus, Triumvirate Theatre opens a new playhouse.

A Kenai Peninsula Borough tourism working group will get more time to put together a tax recommendation report. Federal funding cuts could impact programs that provide weather data to mariners and hunters. Plus, a newly published paper finds that microplastics are ubiquitous in spotted seals harvested in Alaska’s most remote waters.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoes an education funding bill. Scientists say the likelihood of Mt. Spurr erupting has gone down. Plus, construction is underway of Soldotna's new fire station.

Cook Inletkeeper sponsors a community-led initiative to protect local salmon habitat. Plus, Kenai Peninsula crafters wonder where they'll shop after Joann Fabric and Crafts closes.

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly shoots down a resolution that would have asked state lawmakers to let them cap property tax assessments. Four Alaska students are among those who've lost their visas as part of federal efforts to crack down on immigration. Plus, Kenai Peninsula Borough School District students show off their talents in a new art show.