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

Kevin Hunter was indicted by a Kenai grand jury on December 17.

The U.S. Senate has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which includes the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2026.

The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce recognized local businesses, volunteers, and community leaders during its annual awards luncheon.

If convicted, each defendant faces up to 10 years in federal prison.

The U.S. Senate has approved legislation extending the Alaska Native Vietnam-era Veterans Land Allotment Program for five years, ahead of the program’s scheduled application deadline.

All three bills now move to the U.S. Senate for consideration.

Joel Todd, director of the City of Soldotna’s Parks and Recreation Department, has been named the Alaska Municipal League’s Emerging Leader of the Year as part of the organization’s 2025 Awards of Excellence.

Air temperatures across the region are expected to range from the negative teens to the low teens above zero.

The department thanked all Alaskans who submitted names this year, noting that The Whiteout Warrior will officially join the fleet during the winter season.