The Blood Bank of Alaska is facing a critical need for blood donors as winter weather and increased demand impact supplies across the state.

Begich said reducing regulatory barriers, combined with efforts to lower energy costs through expanded resource development, is essential to addressing affordability in Alaska.

HEA COO, Rob Montgomery, said decisions made in Juneau can have direct and sometimes unintended consequences for electric rates paid by members across the Kenai Peninsula.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for portions of the Kenai Peninsula, Turnagain Arm, and western Prince William Sound, citing the potential for heavy snow, strong winds, and hazardous travel conditions from Friday afternoon through Sunday morning.

The Kenai City Council approved two measures Wednesday, accepting thousands of dollars in donations for the Kenai Community Library and adopting changes to the City League basketball program’s fees.

The cold snap marks the lowest temperatures recorded in Soldotna so far this winter.

According to the changes, a qualifying newspaper would be required to publish at least twice weekly.

Senators Dan Sullivan, Lisa Murkowski, and Rep. Nick Begich have introduced the Bycatch Reduction and Research Act, legislation focused on fisheries research, monitoring, and bycatch reduction in federal waters off Alaska.

The committee’s formation follows Administrative Order 361, issued in fall 2025

Additional details, including Zoom access information, are expected to be released ahead of the meetings.