Troopers identified the victims on Thursday morning as an Anchorage pilot and three California men.

DEC continues to list the potential responsible party, type and amount of product, and cause of the spill as unknown.

A Piper PA-24 was traveling from Merrill Field Airport in Anchorage to Seldovia when it crashed into the water.

Authorities are responding to a reported plane crash near Seldovia on Wednesday afternoon, with the aircraft submerged in approximately 13 to 17 feet of water.

Robert Kusmider of Anchorage is the winner of the Homer Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Boat Raffle and the new owner of a fully outfitted 26-foot Bay Weld Cuddy Cabin valued at more than $250,000.

For Alaskans who qualify for the therapy, Providence officials say having the treatment available in Anchorage could eliminate repeated trips outside.

Rainmaker’s Alaska cloud-seeding experiment drew swift backlash, while also offering a closer look at what the company hopes it can accomplish.

The forum was co-hosted by the Kenai River Sportfishing Association (KRSA) and the Western Caucus Foundation.

DEC’s next situation report is scheduled to be released Wednesday afternoon.

The annual event recognizes the people, businesses, and industries that contribute to the Kenai Peninsula, including healthcare, commercial fishing, tourism, and oil and gas.