March 5th, 1959
South Kenai Peninsula Quake Generates No Damage, No Tsunami
The southern tip of the Kenai experienced a moderate earthquake at 1:23 pm on Tuesday, the earthquake generated no tsunami warnings and no damage was reported. The 4.4 quake occurred at a depth of 39 miles beneath the surface 30 miles south of Homer and was felt throughout the Kenai Peninsula. While the Tsunami Center […]
One new case of COVID-19 reported in the Kenai Peninsula Borough; two new nonresident cases reported in Kenai seafood workers
May 25, 2020 ANCHORAGE — The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) today announced one new case of COVID-19 in the Kenai Peninsula Borough. This brings the total Alaska case count to 409. This report reflects data from 12:00 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. on May 24 that posted at noon today on […]
EPA Celebrates Earth Day and Environmental Education: Announcing Alaska Winner of Presidential Environmental Youth Award
Seattle – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is pleased to announce the recipients of the President’s Environmental Youth Award (PEYA). As we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, we are also celebrating nearly 50 years of environmental education to spark enthusiasm in our youth to develop a love and respect for the […]
Snow Machiner Dies in Kenai Peninsula Avalanche Monday Afternoon
Alaska State Troopers revealed that one snow machiner has died as the result of an avalanche that struck near Cooper Lake on Monday afternoon. AST’s communications center received a call reporting that a snow machiner had been buried in an avalanche at the Cooper Lake area at 3:20 pm Monday. Seward-based troopers responded to the […]
Nikiski Man Arrested on Drug Charges after Traffic Stop
Troopers say that a Nikiski man was arrested and jailed after a traffic stop for moving and equipment violations early Friday morning on Rambling Road in Nikiski. Troopers performed a traffic stop on 29-year-old David A. Bartley after observing equipment and moving violations as Bartley was on a four-wheeler in that community at 1:09 am […]
Governor Dunleavy Issues Disaster Declaration for McKinley, Deshka Landing, and Kenai Peninsula Wildfires
Releases individual and public assistance for lost homes, personal belongings and public infrastructure (Palmer) – Governor Michael J. Dunleavy Friday issued a Disaster Declaration for the Matanuska Susitna Borough and Kenai Peninsula Borough for impacts from the McKinley, Deshka Landing, and Swan Lake wildfires. The wildfires have damaged or destroyed an estimated 83 […]
The National Measles Outbreak has Spread to Alaska-Please Get Vaccinated!
On July 16, Alaska became part of the national measles epidemic when measles was diagnosed in an unvaccinated Kenai Peninsula teenager who acquired the illness while traveling in the Lower 48. Most of us today haven’t experienced measles firsthand and some wonder, “What’s the big deal?” Some people may have forgotten how serious measles […]
Private Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing on Kenai Peninsula
Image: Emergency landing location. Google Maps Kenai Air Traffic Control contacted State and Wildlife Troopers at 9:18 pm on Tuesday night and informed them of an emergency landing by a private plane near Trapper Joe Lake. At the time of the initial report, it was not known if anyone had sustained injuries in the […]