Central Peninsula Hospital announces plans to acquire two acres of property adjacent to its main campus. The University of Alaska considers a systemwide policy on generative AI use. Plus, Alaska's oil and gas lobby seeks expedited development in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska.

Rural Alaska communities brace for even higher fuel prices. The Alaska Legislature convenes into a special session dedicated to the Alaska LNG Project. Plus, long security lines at Ted Stevens International Airport. And, Moira Ireland has a solo show at the Kenai Art Center this month.

Kenai brainstorms the future of its parks and recreation infrastructure. Sen. Lisa Murkowski says President Trump has made a strategic mistake in working to oust two of her Republican colleagues. Plus, oceanographers are predicting a warm summer for Alaska.

A man allegedly beaten and arrested by two Alaska State Troopers sues the City of Kenai and one of its police officers. Gov. Mike Dunleavy calls a special session after a deal to get a tax break for the Alaska LNG Project falls through. Plus, cruise ships are rerouted to Whittier due to construction in the Seward harbor.

Central Peninsula Hospital brings on its first-ever dedicated dermatologist as part of an expansion initiative. The Anchorage Police Department releases a cause of death for 19-year-old Kelly Hunt, of Shaktoolik. Plus, Kodiak will pilot a king salmon rehabilitation program.

The would-be developer of the Alaska LNG Project takes existing and prospective project partners on a tour of Nikiski. Plus, a group dedicated to tracking data on Alaska's Missing and Murdered Indigenous People receives national recognition.

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District considers updates to its school activity handbook. U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski votes with Democrats to advance a resolution to remove U.S. forces from Iran. Plus, state lawmakers reject Gov. Mike Dunleavy's pick for attorney general.

Soldotna's sales tax will increase by half a percent starting next year. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration opts not to list Gulf of Alaska king salmon under the federal Endangered Species Act. Plus, state lawmakers mull making the giant green cabbage Alaska's official state vegetable.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game will not issue experimental beach seine permits to Cook Inlet's east side setnet fishermen this summer. NOAA works to identify parts of Alaska waters ideal for aquaculture. Plus, Alaska Public Media previews the last session of the Alaska Legislature.

A Bethel-based airline hopes to start flying between Kenai and Anchorage. The City of Kenai is switching one of its firefighting materials to one free of so-called "forever chemicals." Plus, more U.S. Marines are coming to Alaska.