The campaign also reported recruiting more than 500 volunteers statewide.

Impairment was not believed to be a factor in the crash; the investigation remains ongoing.

Snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are possible across affected areas, with ice accumulations around two-tenths of an inch on the Kenai Peninsula

Shake off those winter blues at the Sterling Community Center’s first Kenai Peninsula SnowDown, an event full of dancing and live music performances featuring the Peninsula’s own Tune Weavers and ‘Alaska’s Ambassador of Country Music,’ Earl Hughes.

The 2026 Youth Rally Leadership Camp will take place from July 6 -10 in Nampa, Idaho.

The expanded exemption is intended to provide meaningful tax relief to local homeowners, but reapplying is required to receive the increased benefit.

Senate Bill 207 and Senate Bill 200 address issues Bjorkman said have directly affected property owners and farmers on the Kenai Peninsula

Applications are now open for the Fish Habitat Mapping Community Subawards, with proposals accepted through April 4th.

McDonough had also served on Alaska’s State Medical Board after being appointed in August.

Alaska’s open primary is scheduled for Aug. 18, with the general election set for Nov. 3.