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The glow from the Swan Lake Fire can be seen on the horizon from the east entrance of Skilak Lake Road on Sunday, June 23, 2019. The Swan Lake Fire, located just north of Sterling, Alaska, grew to 32,300 acres over the weekend. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)
Fire danger is still high and visitors need to be cautious.
Several recreation sites in the Skilak Wildlife Recreation Area reopened Monday, due to a reduction in risk posed by the Swan Lake Fire.
Lower Ohmer Campground, Upper Skilak Lake Campground and Lower Skilak Campground are all reopened.
The Upper Ohmer Lake Cabin and both the Upper and Lower Ohmer Lakes are also reopened.
Fire danger is still high and visitors need to be cautious.
Robin West will give a talk about his 30-year career Tuesday evening at the Kenai refuge headquarters and virtually.
Kirby Calderwood pleaded guilty to the 2019 murder of Anesha “Duffy” Murnane on Feb. 5, four years after his arrest in 2022.
Ollie Garrett, 62, will serve 15 years in prison for sexual abuse of a minor.
Hannah Leatherman, winner of the 35th annual Caring for the Kenai competition, will travel to Juneau to present her idea to the Senate transportation committee.
Nearly 300 people took part in an “ICE OUT” demonstration on Sunday.
The Alaska State Board of Education held a special meeting on Jan. 22.
Jacob Lemaitre, 29, faces numerous criminal charges related to sexual abuse allegations in Soldotna and Elkhart County, Indiana.
Hundreds gathered hours before congressional delegation voted on whether to extend ICE funding.
Kevin Park pleaded guilty to first-degree murder for the killing of Stephanie Henson.
