If convicted, Aaron “Scott” Merritt faces up to 99 years in prison.

The KSRM News Department has compiled some of the week’s top headlines.

A Homer man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually abusing a minor, following his conviction for sexual abuse of a minor in the second degree.

Anglers who purchased an Alaska sport fishing license in 2025 may soon receive a copy of the 2025 Alaska Sport Fishing Survey.

Who must file: Anyone who had the old $50,000 homeowner exemption (it expires Dec. 31) and any qualifying homeowner who hasn’t claimed the $75,000 yet.

As of early Friday morning, roughly 2,320 members remain without power in the greater Kenai, Soldotna, and Nikiski areas.

The U.S. Senate voted 52-45 on Wednesday to approve a resolution, sponsored by Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, under the CRA that would nullify the Biden administration’s 2022 Integrated Activity Plan for the NPR-A.

At a Soldotna City Council meeting on Wednesday, October 29, Mayor Paul Whitney issued two proclamations to honor caregivers and military families.

Wackowski currently leads communications for Santos’ Alaska Business Unit and serves as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Alaska National Guard, commanding the 176th Communications Squadron.

The earthquake was 14.9 miles deep, and was 44 miles SW of Seward.