The red mailbox is now open for children to drop off their Christmas wishes and send them straight to Santa Claus.

Alaska State Troopers are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman accused of stealing a vehicle and other items in Soldotna on Sunday morning.

Ruffridge, now one of the highest-ranking Republicans in the minority, will play a central role in stabilizing the caucus as it navigates the weeks ahead.

The Kenai City Council will consider a resolution on Wednesday that would authorize the city to purchase property interests from the Kenai Native Association, Inc., for the Wildwood Drive Rehabilitation Project.

The campaign, branded #CatchAndDetain, encourages residents to share tips with local, state, or federal authorities or submit information anonymously through the AKTips smartphone app.

The order is in effect through Jan. 7, 2026, though it may be lifted earlier if snowfall improves.

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

Forecasters predict a mix of freezing rain and snow will move into the region on Saturday, from midday to afternoon, affecting the northwest and southwest Kenai Peninsula & Skilak Lake.

Department of Public Safety officials did not specify if any charges are forthcoming at this time.

A preliminary investigation by law enforcement determined Merritt’s injuries were self-inflicted.