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A diagram presented by Seward City Manager Kat Sorenson during a Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly meeting on Dec. 2, 2025, shows the expected timeline for the Port of Seward Vessel Shore Power Implementation Project. Screenshot

Seward shore power project moves into preliminary design phase

The project will create jobs, reduce cruise ship emissions and provide a backup power grid.

 

The research vessel Sikuliaq navigates Resurrection Bay on the way to its homeport at the Seward Marine Center in 2020. Photo courtesy of Sarah Spanos

Seward-based research vessel sets sail for Antarctica

The Sikuliaq will support three research projects starting in early January.

 

An orphaned sea otter pup is pictured in the Alaska SeaLife Center. Photo courtesy of Kaiti Grant | Alaska SeaLife Center

Alaska SeaLife Center admits two rescued sea otter pups

The rescues mark an uptick in orphaned, injured and deceased sea otter reports across the state.

 

Participants jump into Resurrection Bay during the 2019 Polar Bear Jump in Seward<ins>, Alaska</ins>. Photo by Brice Habeger, courtesy of the American Cancer Society

Registration open for 41st annual Polar Bear Jump

The Seward event, scheduled for January, will raise money for cancer research and patients.

Participants jump into Resurrection Bay during the 2019 Polar Bear Jump in Seward<ins>, Alaska</ins>. Photo by Brice Habeger, courtesy of the American Cancer Society
Recipients of the Alaska Travel Industry Association's 2025 Annual Industry Awards celebrate their awards at ATIA's annual convention in Anchorage, Alaska. Photo courtesy of the Alaska Travel Industry Association

Seward lodging business earns industry award

Salted Roots Alaska was one of eight businesses to receive awards from the Alaska Travel Industry Association last week.

Recipients of the Alaska Travel Industry Association's 2025 Annual Industry Awards celebrate their awards at ATIA's annual convention in Anchorage, Alaska. Photo courtesy of the Alaska Travel Industry Association
A sea otter pup rescued in Homer in the summer of 2025 receives care from the Alaska SeaLife Center and Chicago's Shedd Aquarium while being rehabilitated at ASLC in Seward, Alaska. Photo courtesy Kaiti Grant/Alaska SeaLife Center

Alaska SeaLife Center partners with Chicago aquarium to rehabilitate sea otter pup

The pup has reached important milestones thanks to ASLC and Shedd Aquarium’s collaborative efforts.

A sea otter pup rescued in Homer in the summer of 2025 receives care from the Alaska SeaLife Center and Chicago's Shedd Aquarium while being rehabilitated at ASLC in Seward, Alaska. Photo courtesy Kaiti Grant/Alaska SeaLife Center
Kova, a spotted seal pup rescued from Nome in June, touches his nose to an Alaska SeaLife Center staff member's hand in this photo taken Oct. 10, 2025, at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward, Alaska. Photo courtesy Kaiti Grant/Alaska SeaLife Center

Spotted seal pup is a ‘rare’ rescue patient at Alaska SeaLife Center

ASLC has been providing intensive care since the seal’s arrival, and “Kova” is now eating well and steadily gaining weight.

Kova, a spotted seal pup rescued from Nome in June, touches his nose to an Alaska SeaLife Center staff member's hand in this photo taken Oct. 10, 2025, at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward, Alaska. Photo courtesy Kaiti Grant/Alaska SeaLife Center
Uki, the walrus calf rehabilitated at Alaska SeaLife Center in August 2024 before being rehomed to SeaWorld Orlando, is photographed with an ASLC staff member on Aug. 7, 2024. Photo courtesy of Kaiti Grant/Alaska SeaLife Center

Alaska SeaLife Center walrus patient featured on PBS

The story of Uki, a walrus who was rehabilitated at the Alaska SeaLife Center in August 2023, was featured on the season premiere of “Nature” by PBS on Wednesday.

Uki, the walrus calf rehabilitated at Alaska SeaLife Center in August 2024 before being rehomed to SeaWorld Orlando, is photographed with an ASLC staff member on Aug. 7, 2024. Photo courtesy of Kaiti Grant/Alaska SeaLife Center
A sign along a trail to Exit Glacier marks the spot to where the toe of the glacier reached in 2010, photographed on June 22, 2018. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)

2 attacked by bear near Seward

The trail was closed by the National Park Service.

A sign along a trail to Exit Glacier marks the spot to where the toe of the glacier reached in 2010, photographed on June 22, 2018. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)
Alaska State Troopers logo.

Man found dead at remote residence east of Seward

He had failed to meet a landing craft on Sept. 13 and had not been in contact with his family for several days.

Alaska State Troopers logo.
Incumbent Sue McClure and challengers Tim McDonald and Leighton Radner, the three candidates for Seward mayor, participate in a forum at the Seward Community Library in Seward, Alaska, on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Incumbent Sue McClure and challengers Tim McDonald and Leighton Radner, the three candidates for Seward mayor, participate in a forum at the Seward Community Library in Seward, Alaska, on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
John Osenga, Michael Calhoon and Casie Warner participate in a Seward City Council candidate forum hosted by KBBI 890 AM and the Peninsula Clarion at the Seward Community Library and Museum in Seward, Alaska, on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

3 vie for Seward mayorship, 6 for council

Two candidate forums will be held at the Seward Community Library, on Sept. 11 and Sept. 29.

John Osenga, Michael Calhoon and Casie Warner participate in a Seward City Council candidate forum hosted by KBBI 890 AM and the Peninsula Clarion at the Seward Community Library and Museum in Seward, Alaska, on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Silver salmon hang in the Seward Boat Harbor during the 2018 Seward Silver Salmon Derby. (Photo courtesy of Seward Chamber of Commerce)

Seward Silver Salmon Derby opens for 70th year on Saturday

There will also be 10 tagged fish with their own prizes, mystery weight prizes, and a guessing game for non-fishers.

Silver salmon hang in the Seward Boat Harbor during the 2018 Seward Silver Salmon Derby. (Photo courtesy of Seward Chamber of Commerce)
A sign directs the public toward a tsunami shelter in Seldovia, Alaska, on Sept. 27, 2021. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion file)

Tsunami watch canceled for Resurrection Bay, Kachemak Bay communities

The watch followed an 8.7 earthquake that occurred Tuesday afternoon off the coast of Kamchatka, Russia.

A sign directs the public toward a tsunami shelter in Seldovia, Alaska, on Sept. 27, 2021. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion file)
A sign directs the public toward a tsunami shelter in Seldovia, Alaska, on Sept. 27, 2021. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion file)

Tsunami watch issued, canceled for some Alaska communities

The watch followed an 8.7 earthquake that occurred Tuesday afternoon off the coast of Kamchatka, Russia.

A sign directs the public toward a tsunami shelter in Seldovia, Alaska, on Sept. 27, 2021. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion file)
Exit Glacier is photographed on June 22, 2018. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)

2 rescued by park service near Exit Glacier

The hikers were stranded in the “Exit Creek Prohibited Visitor Use Zone.”

Exit Glacier is photographed on June 22, 2018. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)
Seward's Fred Moore stands at the base of Mount Marathon in Seward, Alaska, on Monday, June 24, 2019. Moore will run in his 50th consecutive Mount Marathon race on July 4. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

‘It’s been a good run’

Seward’s Moore explains his decision to end his Mount Marathon streak at 54

Seward's Fred Moore stands at the base of Mount Marathon in Seward, Alaska, on Monday, June 24, 2019. Moore will run in his 50th consecutive Mount Marathon race on July 4. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)
Un’a, a female sea otter pup who was admitted to the Alaska SeaLife Center in June 2025, plays with an enrichment toy at the center in Seward, Alaska. Photo courtesy of the Alaska SeaLife Center

SeaLife Center admits 2 seal pups, 1 orphaned otter

The three pups join the Alaska SeaLife Center’s ‘growing’ patient list.

Un’a, a female sea otter pup who was admitted to the Alaska SeaLife Center in June 2025, plays with an enrichment toy at the center in Seward, Alaska. Photo courtesy of the Alaska SeaLife Center
Seal pup PV2511 poses for a photograph on June 14, 2025 at the Alaska Sealife Center in Seward, Alaska. She was rescued by the site of a "popular fishing spot" in Homer on June 12, 2025. (Photo courtesy of ASLC)

SeaLife Center urges public to leave seal pups alone, after a recent uptick in admits

If you see a hurt or disabled pup, call the Stranded Marine Animal Hotline at 1-888-774-SEAL (7325).

Seal pup PV2511 poses for a photograph on June 14, 2025 at the Alaska Sealife Center in Seward, Alaska. She was rescued by the site of a "popular fishing spot" in Homer on June 12, 2025. (Photo courtesy of ASLC)
Seward Fire Department stands under cloudy skies in Seward, Alaska, on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Seward, Bear Creek fire departments rescue man from 700-pound boulder

The Seward Fire Department was called around noon on Saturday to headwaters of Fourth of July Creek.

Seward Fire Department stands under cloudy skies in Seward, Alaska, on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)