Bears returning to feed on salmon near the Eagle River Nature Center have prompted Alaska State Parks managers to close the Albert Loop Trail and nearby areas effective immediately.
Dunleavy, Peltola To Take The Stage At KRSA Kenai Classic Roundtable On Fisheries
Author: Nick Sorrell |
The Kenai River Sportfishing Association is hosting its annual Kenai Classic Roundtable on Fisheries on August 23, 2023 from 12pm-3pm at the Soldotna Sports Center.
Seasonal Opening Of Mystery Creek Access Road
Author: Nick Sorrell |
The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) will open the Mystery Creek Access Road, and a portion of the Alaska Pipeline Company’s right-of way corridor by 11:59 p.m. on August 10, 2022.
Wildlife Troopers Wrap Up Special Enforcement Of 2023 Bristol Bay and Area M Fishery
Author: Nick Sorrell |The Alaska Wildlife Troopers have completed their special enforcement operation for the annual Bristol Bay and Area M commercial fishery in Southwest Alaska. The annual Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon fishery is the largest Sockeye fishery in the World, producing around 46% of the global wild Sockeye harvest. The fishery is valued at over $1.5 billion and provides thousands of direct and indirect jobs.
Federal Report Sheds New Light On Alaska Helicopter Crash That Killed 3 Scientists, Pilot
Author: Nick Sorrell |
A helicopter that crashed on Alaska’s remote and vast North Slope in July, killing three state scientists and the pilot, stopped sending flight-status data to a real-time tracking system as it passed over the southeastern shoreline of an Arctic lake, according to a preliminary report on the crash released Tuesday.
Murkowski Praises Kenai River Jr. Classic As A Transformative Experience For Kids
Author: Nick Sorrell |
Kenai River Sportfishing Association hosted the 2023 Kenai River Jr. Classic on Wednesday, August 9, at Harry Gaines Fish Camp in Soldotna, and in what has become something of an annual tradition for her, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski was in attendance.
Peninsula Auto Repair Workers Speak Out Against DOT Use Of Salt Brine On Roads
Author: Nick Sorrell |
A group of auto repair shop owners and workers presented at the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly Meeting on August 1st, decrying the Department of Transportation’s use of a Calcium Chloride “Salt” Brine on peninsula roads. In addition to the local presence, a legislative liaison from the DOT, Andy Mills, spoke on behalf of the DOT.
Anchorage Man Charged With Child Exploitation Offenses
Author: Nick Sorrell |
A man was arrested early Saturday morning in Anchorage on criminal charges related to his alleged involvement with attempted enticement of a minor, attempted production of child pornography and possession of child pornography depicting a minor under 12 years of age.
ADF&G Announces Kenai Brown Bear Season Dates And Sealing Period
Author: Nick Sorrell |
Registration permits are now available for the Kenai Peninsula brown bear hunt, with the fall season opening on August 10.
Kenai City Council Moving Forward On Rezoning And Appropriations For Proposed Kenai Waterfront Revitalization
Author: Nick Sorrell |
The Kenai Waterfront Revitalization proposal was reintroduced during the latest Kenai City Council Meeting on August 2nd. The ordinance (3366-2023) seeks to increase estimated revenues and general fund appropriations to complete rezoning of the waterfront area as identified in the 2022 Kenai Waterfront Revitalization Assessment.