Southern Kenai Peninsula Experiences 4.3 Magnitude Quake Thursday Evening

The southern Kenai Peninsula got a shake up Thursday evening at 9:25 pm.

The southern Kenai Peninsula got a shake up Thursday evening at 9:25 pm.

It was reported on Thursday by Alaska State Trooper dispatch that 911 was called on Saturday, May 11th, by a passing motorist that they had observed two individuals holding on to the outside of a raft while it was being pulled downstream in the current.

On Tuesday afternoon, May 14 at 3:20 pm, Alaska State Troopers responded to the Alcan border and arrested Jason Echeverri, the felon who escaped from customs officials in early October and fled, leading Canadian authorities on a miles long chase down the Canadian highway.

It may turn out to be a record-breaking year for Alaska's Annual Ice Classic contest.