Alaska’s wildland fire season officially began on April 1, and Division of Forestry & Fire Protection burn permits are now required on all state, municipal, and private lands that do not have a local burn permit program in effect.

City officials say holding a special election now is the only way to allow voters to decide whether to re-align election dates before the next annual election.

The 2026 Kenai Peninsula Job and Career Fair is on Wednesday, featuring 60 employers and training providers across various industries, where attendees can explore apprenticeship opportunities and learn about Alaska’s high-growth job market.

AEA officials say a third and final round of funding through the program is expected, though the timeline and available funding have not yet been determined.

The vehicle was first observed at the Seward Highway Y, where it was reversing toward oncoming traffic, and also reportedly failed to obey a construction flagger’s stop sign near Cooper Landing.

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

The restrictions apply to all borough-maintained roads within the service area.

A trooper noticed a vehicle parked at a pump for an extended period and observed the passenger slumped forward with burnt tin foil and what appeared to be fentanyl in his lap.

The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce and SoHi’s Job Shadow Day took place on Wednesday, providing juniors with the opportunity to explore various careers and industries and gain hands-on experience across 32 participating businesses.

Q 100 The Point and The Fuse 106.9 are once again turning the radio station over to the kids with their Annual Country and Rock Cares For St. Jude Kids Radiothon in the fight against childhood cancer.