According to the Coast Guard, the group had been stuck on the ice for more than 24 hours when Alaska State Troopers notified rescue crews Saturday afternoon.

Supporters of the change have argued that aligning elections could improve participation and reduce voter fatigue by consolidating elections onto a single ballot.

Under state law, motorists south of 60 degrees north latitude — including Anchorage and much of the Kenai Peninsula — must remove studded tires by April 14.

Central Emergency Services (CES) is celebrating an important milestone Saturday with the arrival of their new tanker in Sterling, sparking a “Push In” celebration open to the public.

Alaska’s wildland fire season officially began on April 1, and Division of Forestry & Fire Protection burn permits are now required on all state, municipal, and private lands that do not have a local burn permit program in effect.

City officials say holding a special election now is the only way to allow voters to decide whether to re-align election dates before the next annual election.

The 2026 Kenai Peninsula Job and Career Fair is on Wednesday, featuring 60 employers and training providers across various industries, where attendees can explore apprenticeship opportunities and learn about Alaska’s high-growth job market.

AEA officials say a third and final round of funding through the program is expected, though the timeline and available funding have not yet been determined.

The vehicle was first observed at the Seward Highway Y, where it was reversing toward oncoming traffic, and also reportedly failed to obey a construction flagger’s stop sign near Cooper Landing.

The KSRM News Department has compiled some of the week’s top headlines.