69-year-old William Knackstedt, now faces two counts of second-degree sexual abuse of a minor. He is also charged with first-degree harassment and fifth-degree criminal mischief.

Thirty runners and hikers tackled a rugged new course Saturday during the 2026 Kachemak Bay Mountain Classic, an annual fundraiser highlighting volunteer efforts to restore trails in Kachemak Bay State Park.

Two emergency wildlife actions affecting parts of Southwest and Interior Alaska expanded harvest opportunities for one caribou herd while temporarily closing sheep hunting in another area.

Anyone who received a phone call, email, or text message directing them to deposit money into a Bitcoin Depot kiosk should review whether they qualify to participate in the bankruptcy claims process.

Applicants may request up to $2 million for projects serving communities with lower energy costs, or up to $4 million for projects in communities with higher energy costs.

Following the conclusion of the Great Kenai-Soldotna Food Fight, the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank capped off its month-long fundraising effort and celebrated the community’s support with Food Bank Day at the Ballpark on Saturday.

Central Emergency Services held its annual ‘Fill the Boot’ fundraiser at the Soldotna Fred Meyer on July 11, raising approximately $12,000.

Twenty-seven-year-old Randy Brown was arrested July 8 and booked into the Homer Jail following an investigation that began June 4. 

The stranded boaters told responders they had shelter, food, warm clothing, and a working cell phone with cellular service while they waited for help overnight.

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