The KSRM News Department has compiled some of the week’s top headlines.
This Week On The Kenai: 6/30 – 7/04
Author: Peyton Hernandez |
Author: Peyton Hernandez |
Wildfire Near Sterling Highway Now Under Control After Multi-Agency Response
Author: Nick Sorrell |
The fire originated on private land.
Wildfire Breaks Out on Kenai Peninsula; Crews and Air Support Respond
Author: Nick Sorrell |
The blaze originated on private land, with the cause still undetermined.
No Boil Water Notice In Effect For Soldotna Residents
Author: KSRM News Desk |
Soldotna residents can continue to use their water as normal following the quick resolution of a precautionary boil water notice issued earlier this week for the Fred Meyer building.
Orphaned Sea Otter Pup Rescued Near Homer, Now In ASLC Care
Author: Peyton Hernandez |
The pup was found alone on a beach near Homer on June 23, far from the water and without its mother.
Penn Museum Moves To Repatriate 272 Cultural Items Collected In Barrow In the Late 1800s
Author: Nick Sorrell |
The collection includes adze heads, knives, dog harness swivels, drills, needles, scrapers, snow goggles, and more.
Search Continues For Missing Man At Skilak Lake
Author: Peyton Hernandez |
A person who floated the river on 6/28 reported Wednesday that they found a backpack in a log jam near where the Upper Kenai River meets Skilak Lake.
Public Voting Now Open For Soldotna’s “I Voted” Sticker Contest
Author: Peyton Hernandez |
From now through July 20, the community is invited to help choose the winning designs for voting stickers during the 2025 election season.
Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon Open To Snagging July 3-6
Author: KSRM News Desk |
ADF&G is liberalizing existing sport fishing regulations at the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon (Lagoon) and adjacent waters excluding the Homer Boat Harbor.
Research At Alaska SeaLife Center Extended Through 2027 Under Federal Permit
Author: Nick Sorrell |
The permit only extends the timeline for authorized research–all other terms remain unchanged.