The Division of Sport Fish reports that Kenai River anglers are being informed that bait and multiple hooks in the Kenai River from its mouth upstream tot he ADF&G marker at the outlet of Skilak Lake is prohibited to continue the protection of late-run king salmon.

It was a REDDI report of a gray 2008 Ford pickup driving northbound on the Kenai Spur Highway from Big Eddy Road, including driving across the road, and nearly causing collisions.

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities wants to remind the public the importance of being mindful where the campaign signs are posted outside.

The Senate President discussed the budget from this past legislative session as well as the Permanent Fund Dividend that’s set to go to Alaskans in September of this year.

The City of Soldotna held a swearing in ceremony Wednesday evening for the new Chief of Police for the Soldotna Police Department. Chief Dale ‘Gene’ Meek formally took his oath of office and was sworn in at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday

Both rescues were triggered by the Super Cub’s 406 MHZ Emergency Locater Transmitter.

No. 27 opens commercial fishing with drift gillnets in the Expanded Kenai, Expanded Kasilof, and Anchor Point sections of the Central District until 10PM on Thursday, from 6AM until 10PM Friday, 6AM until 10PM on Saturday and from 6AM until 10PM Sunday.

The Alaska Department of Transportation reports that a critical crew shortage required the vessel to stay in port for safety reasons. Sailings between Homer and Kodiak have been cancelled until Saturday, July 30, 2022.

Lt. Christopher McCarthy said, “This case showcases the importance proficiency plays in conducting long-range medevacs in Alaska.”

Additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further damage assessments.