Two local residents were arraigned on charges of assault on Thursday at the Kenai Courthouse. Jeffrey Ackerman, of Soldotna, and Tanya Carter, of Kenai, were… Continue reading
The personal use salmon dipnetting open season begins Friday which means the Kenai beaches will be swarming with fishermen from around the state. To combat… Continue reading
The remains of Soldotna resident James Beaver have been positively identified, according to an Alaska State Trooper dispatch.Beaver, whose remains were found by a fire… Continue reading
A Nikiski man charged with the assault of his brother, criminal mischief and resisting arrest was sentenced to jail time and anger management by District… Continue reading
Editor's Note: This story has been changed to correct the hours of operation for Green Rush Events Clubhouse in Kenai. Two local marijuana clubhouse… Continue reading
The open burn restriction throughout the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge has been lifted.The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service canceled the restriction after rain and cooler… Continue reading
The Card Street fire is now 95 percent contained, and crews will finish fighting it soon. Division of Forestry Public Information Officer Andy Alexandrou said… Continue reading
Nothing could rain on Kenai’s annual “Honoring our Hometown Heros” Independence Day parade this year — not even rain. Huddled under blankets, umbrellas and tents,… Continue reading
Kenai City Council members provided recommendations for the Planning and Zoning Commission to use as guidance for developing marijuana regulations during a Wednesday night meeting.… Continue reading
Families affected by area wildfires will have the opportunity to apply for state assistance this month. Jeremy Zidek with the Alaska Division of Homeland Security… Continue reading
The Kenai City Council voted on 12 questions regarding the sale and cultivation of marijuana to provide guidance to the Planning and Zoning Commission during… Continue reading
Soldotna Police Chief Peter Mlynarik has been appointed to the public safety position on the Marijuana Control Board, according to a press release from the… Continue reading
The incident management team from Washington will fly home Thursday and local resources will take over operation of the Card Street fire.Max Konkright, public information… Continue reading
Crews working the Card Street fire spent Tuesday preparing for rehabilitation efforts.Public Information Officer Max Konkright said firefighters moved trees and brush, and are waiting… Continue reading
Anyone in the Sterling area during the last two weeks would have been able to see smoke from the Card Street fire rising into the… Continue reading
Local fire departments have been responding to illegal fires since a burn closure was issued by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources on June 17.… Continue reading
Management of the Card Street fire will transition back to local crews on Wednesday, said Max Konkright, public information officer with the current incident management… Continue reading
Monday, 10:40 a.m.: The Cooper Landing area fires are nearly contained, according to a press release sent by the United States Department of Agriculture on… Continue reading
Name: Trevor Kauffman From: Soldotna, Alaska Crew: Soldotna Forestry Job: Wild Land Fire and Resource Technician Days on the Card Street fire: 11 (as of… Continue reading
The Juneau Lake fire near Cooper Landing is now estimated at 580 acres, while the Stetson Creek fire has held steady.Public Information Officer Meg Cicciarella… Continue reading
