Kenai River

The rezone would mark a major step forward for the so-called Soldotna Riverfront Redevelopment Project, which imagines a walkable commercial district between the river and the Sterling Highway.

Under a new restriction this year, any Kasilof angler who catches a hatchery king may not fish for the rest of that day — for any fish species — on the Kasilof River between the Sterling Highway bridge and the river mouth.

The Kenai River watershed gets a twice yearly checkup because of its natural and economic importance to the Kenai Peninsula. But the initiative is at risk of being shrunk because of increasing project costs.

The popular fishing area near Cooper Landing opened Tuesday because of strong sockeye runs.

According to troopers, the motorist escaped the vehicle and wandered into traffic on the Sterling Highway. It’s still unclear what caused the accident.

Coho is one of several species of salmon native to the Kenai River watershed, but biologists still don’t know everything about their behavior. That’s why over the last three years, they’ve tracked them with tags that emit radio frequencies.

The annual derby aims to reduce selective fishing practices that can compromise the health of salmon populations. It also raises money for improvements to river banks along the Kenai River.

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.

18-year-old Jacob Wasielewski was fishing near Bing's Landing north of Sterling when he was found floating on the Kenai River.

A look at safety tips to keep in mind this fishing season.