The borough is planning to put a little more oomph into keeping junk cars out of its roads. Along with the moose and eagles, abandoned… Continue reading
Nadia the German shepherd retrieves a tennis ball from Arc Lake on Wednesday, June 14, 2018 in Soldotna, Alaska. Wednesday brought sunny skies and temperatures… Continue reading
Fishing is somewhat limited on the western Kenai Peninsula streams right now, but there are opportunities on lakes and upstream. The popular sportfishery at the… Continue reading
Board members and staff members of the Kenai River Sportfishing Association and Alaska Legislature delegates from the Kenai Peninsula gather to cut the ceremonial ribbon… Continue reading
A Soldotna park meant to be a safe space for dogs was hit by a potentially dangerous act of vandalism this week. Park patrons found… Continue reading
The fisheries group established to try to defuse some of Cook Inlet’s salmon wars is off to an uncertain start. Gov. Bill Walker issued Administrative… Continue reading
Editor's note: This article has been updated to correct the changes to the Kasilof River king salmon fishery. As of Wednesday, the bag and possession… Continue reading
1985 TO 2018 North Nikiski, Alaska A visit this Sunday from our friend John Turnbull triggered some memories about the cabins, bonfires and old friends… Continue reading
Personal use setnetters on the Kasilof River will have to wait a little longer to put out their nets each morning this year. The Alaska… Continue reading
For those looking to get into one of Alaska’s heavy industries — from oil and gas to construction to trucking — a commercial driver’s license… Continue reading
Amy George describes glamping as more than just glamorous-camping. “The way I look at it, is that I still want to go to wild places.… Continue reading
Two mountain peaks east of Seward may soon bear names honoring the city’s past. The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly approved a resolution supporting naming two… Continue reading
I didn’t realize what I was getting myself into with the Run for the River this year. Last year I ran the 5-kilometer race, a… Continue reading
Between the yard sales, lemonade stands, festivals, fairs and markets on Saturday, it was hard not to find something to do. Residents of the central… Continue reading
“Tomb Raider” As a teacher, one of the ways you know you’ve been at the job a long time is when you start getting kids… Continue reading
The trails crew leaders call part of the Cottonwood Creek Trail “the Enchanted Forest.” I could immediately see why. As soon as I climbed the… Continue reading
In its 28th year, the Kenai River Festival will be celebrating all things peninsula this weekend. Beginning Friday at the Soldotna Creek Park, visitors can… Continue reading
The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly passed its fiscal year 2019 budget with a slight increase to school funding and a property tax rate increase. At… Continue reading
The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly shot down one revenue option Tuesday night but has a number of others waiting for upcoming meetings. The assembly has… Continue reading
Anglers on the Kenai Peninsula are a little limited on options right now, particularly for salmon. With king salmon failing to show up in lower… Continue reading
