NOAA Fisheries will work with the State of Alaska and the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission to develop a spending plan for the Alaska funding.

The Kenai City Council unanimously approved a resolution on Wednesday, June 17, changing the land management designation of a city-owned parcel near the Kenai River from “Retain” to “Mixed – Retain/Dispose.”

An investigation determined that two adult male occupants were in the vehicle at the time of the crash. Troopers said neither occupant was wearing a seatbelt.

Firefighters made significant progress overnight as crews worked through the night to suppress active flames.

Supporters of the Alaska LNG Pipeline Project gathered Tuesday evening in Kenai for a “Build the Line Rally,” a public event aimed at demonstrating community support for the proposed natural gas pipeline.

The fire is burning in grass, brush and black spruce, with vehicles and power lines reported to be threatened.

The five-page memorandum, prepared by Legislative Counsel Andrew Dunmire for Representative Andrew Gray, challenges the legal basis for the Division of Elections’ June 15 decision to decertify Sullivan’s candidacy.

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski spoke on the Senate floor this week about the effects of the Iran conflict on global energy markets and the impact rising fuel costs are having on communities in Alaska.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) announced an early opening for sport fishing in the Russian River Sanctuary Area beginning at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, June 18.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District has released a draft feasibility study and environmental assessment for navigational improvements at Homer Harbor and is seeking public comment.