Tuesday is Election Day for Alaska and the Kenai Peninsula. Federal officials say they're ramping up their presence in Alaska as part of their investigation into Alaska's U.S. Senate race. Plus, a Yup'ik grandmother travels hundreds of miles by snowmachine and boat to help get out the rural vote.

Evening News — Nov. 2, 2026

The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race inducts a new honoree into its hall of fame. U.S. Senate hopeful Mary Peltola rallies in Soldotna. Plus, U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski endorses Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins for governor.

Evening News — Oct. 29, 2026

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.

Evening News — Oct. 27, 2026

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.

Evening News — Oct. 26, 2026

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.

Evening News — Oct. 21, 2026

The Soldotna Senior Center asks the city to reinstate its funding. An executive order to reshape U.S. elections could disenfranchise voters in rural Alaska Native communities. Plus, the Kenai Performers stage their own version of the world’s longest-running play.

Evening Newscast — April 1, 2025

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