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At least two Alaska Department of Corrections staff members have faced charges in recent months for bringing opioid addiction recovery medication into correctional facilities on the Kenai Peninsula. These cases, advocates say, could be related to gaps in treatment programs at Alaska prisons and jails.

Candidates Jim Levine and Michael Jones joined KBBI's Coffee Table this week to discuss their backgrounds, goals, and perspectives on powering the Kenai Peninsula and Kachemak Bay communities into the future.

Homer Electric Association’s elections wrapped up last week. Directors are tasked with steering the electric co-op through a potential Cook Inlet gas shortage in the next few years and transitioning to other sources of energy, while keeping rates stable for its 25,000-plus members. KBBI checked in with District 3 incumbent Jim Levine, who will continue to represent the southern Kenai Peninsula on the HEA board.

On February 19th, NOAA released their “Atlas for Aquaculture Opportunity Areas” (or AOAs), the 986 page publication identifies 77 locations that may be suitable for sustainable shellfish and seaweed aquaculture operations in the Gulf of Alaska. Emilie Springer has more details from NOAA.

Two of six admissions at SPH in the past week were transfers from Central Peninsula Hospital.

The Alaska Redistricting Board presents new House boundaries

Performer Cousin Curtiss is playing Alice's Friday night only.

City crews expect repairs to be done Monday afternoon.

Public health agencies bracing for post-holiday increases.

The cities adding their voices to the lawsuit say they're worried about how the inlet closure will impact their local economies.