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A brown bear was spotted earlier this week swimming in the mouth of the Kenai River near Kenai’s personal use fishery. Although bears swimming in the mouth of the river aren’t common, it’s not unheard of.
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The airline suspended service in April, but will resume flights between Homer and Anchorage in November.
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Project leads say the new station will accommodate the agency’s growth and provide needed relief from the existing station’s cramped quarters.
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Hiker Amandine Testu was reported missing on July 22 in Kachemak Bay State Park before ending up at a wilderness lodge two days later.
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A new food truck is serving up the flavors of Puerto Rico from Kenai. Restaurant owners hope their menu will broaden Alaskans’ flavor palates.
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18-year-old Jacob Wasielewski was fishing near Bing's Landing north of Sterling when he was found floating on the Kenai River.
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Erica Ball, also known as Erica Walli, 49, died on July 19 from injuries sustained from an ATV crash.
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As of July 3, there have been 33 traffic deaths in Alaska this year.
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Last week was the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge’s annual Fish Week celebration, held each July to commemorate the region’s salmon population through educational activities. With the help of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, the refuge hosted a salmon leather-making workshop as part of the week’s festivities.
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The City of Homer approved a contract for a new city manager at their July 22 meeting.