Runners with peninsula ties hope to have major impact on Thursday’s race
This week’s recipes: South of the border salmon, salmon or halibut fajitas, halibut tacos
Swan Lake Fire surpasses 70,000 acres
Mashing the gas and ripping the fence at Twin City Raceway in Kenai will get the adrenaline pumping for any race car driver. For Nikiski’s… Continue reading
Fire danger is still high and visitors need to be cautious.
The fire continues to spread primarily to the northeast through thick strands of black spruce.
Smoke drifting over from the Swan Lake Fire near Sterling obscured the normally picturesque view of Kachemak Bay that local runners have come to expect,… Continue reading
The suspension will remain in effect until further notice.
Both lanes are open on the Sterling Highway
The fire covers 42,133 acres and is staffed by 550 people from local, state and federal agencies
Broccoli with cheese sauce, moosemeat meat loaf, baked vegetables
Firefighters to hold second community meeting to address Swan Lake Fire
The fire grew to 32,000 acres over the weekend
There are 335 personnel managing the fire, including five crews from the Lower 48
Projects ongoing on Sterling Highway, Kenai Spur and Beaver Loop
The fire continues to spread primarily to the north and east, away from the Sterling Highway.
Fire lines near the community of Sterling were strengthened over the weekend by fire crews.
The Swan Lake fire in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge shows no signs of slowing down and reached 12,564 acres in size as of Friday… Continue reading
At its closest point, the fire is 2.7 miles north of the highway and 5.5 miles northeast of Sterling
As of Tuesday night it had reached 3,665 acres in size
