Articles from the February 23, 2012 edition
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By LOG Staff 
Local 
February 23, 2012 
Vehicles crash head on
A head-on collision at Mile 4 Seward Highway resulted in two seriously injured drivers and highway closure on Feb. 15. Just after noon Soldotna Alaska State Troopers notified Seward Police Department...
By Heidi Zemach Local February 23, 2012 
Students, PTA lobby in capitol
The main focus of business at Capitol Hill during the 27th Alaska State Legislative session last week was funding for Alaska’s education budget, the state’s level of taxation for oil companies...
By Nate Chambers Local February 23, 2012 
Exit Glacier snow coach hits the trail
Ever wanted to go deep into Kenai Fjords National Park in the winter time but don’t have access to a snow machine or the strength to ski 12 miles round trip? Now there is a cozy round-trip ride out...
By Corey Hester Local February 23, 2012 
SeaLife sponsors turn out for Marine Gala
At the 3rd Annual Alakan Marine Gala, main event speaker of the night, Jeff Corwin explains why supports the Alaska SeaLife Center. Guests look at many of the items on display for the silent auction...
By Elstun Lauesen Opinion February 23, 2012 
If human life is sacred, then all life is sacred
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley first discovered the astonishing genetic similarity between two species in the mid 1970s, when they compared proteins in humans and chimpanzees (P...
By Kenai Fjords National Park Local February 23, 2012 
KFNP and RBCA receive Coastal America Spirit Award
Kenai Fjords National Park and the Resurrection Bay Conservation Alliance (RBCA) were honored earlier this month with a Coastal America Spirit Award for their cooperative work to remove marine debris...
By Laine Welch Fishing February 23, 2012 
Funding for federal fish programs mixed
It’s a mixed bag in America in terms of bankrolling ‘the best available science’ for our nation’s fisheries. Based on the preliminary federal budget released last week, funds for the National...
By Bev Dunham Arts February 23, 2012 
Sewardites put on big show for 1947 Fur Rondy
It’s Fur Rendezvous time in Anchorage, and many Sewardites are headed to the festivities. Back in 1947 a group from Seward made the trip to put on a variety show. That year the Rondy opened on Feb....
Sports February 23, 2012 
Seward girls win conference game
Saturday Seward Seahawk girls basketball team met Anchorage Christian School on the ACS court and came away with a conference win. Final score Seward 50, ACS 43. See more game photos...
Sports February 23, 2012 
Seahawk boys take on ACS
The Seward Seahawk boys basketball team met Anchorage Christian School for some roundball on Saturday. The Seahawks lost to ACS with scores of ACS 69 and Seward 49. Right, Jalen Terry, a junior, goes...
By Chad Hinders Education February 23, 2012 
Books team comes on strong
The Battle of the Books team from competed in the Feb. 13 meet sponsored by the Alaska Association of School Librarians. Powered by weeks of practice, hours of reading and several packages of...
Announcements February 23, 2012 Out & About — Feb. 23, 2012
Hazard mitigation grants discussion The Seward/Bear Creek Flood Service Area is holding a special board meeting at 6 p.m. on Feb. 23, Seaview Plaza Building, in the Kenai Peninsula Borough Annex Office, Suite 122. On the agenda is the Hazard Mitiga...
Announcements February 23, 2012 Calendar — Feb. 23, 2012
To add or change a non-profit or free regular meeting or event on The LOG’s Calendar, e-mail adminassist@TheSewardPhoenixLOG.com or phone 224-4888. Thursday, Feb. 23 Noon to 1 p.m., SeaView Community Services Board meeting, SeaView, 302 Raliway. 6...
By Chad Hinders Sports February 23, 2012 
SMS wrestlers host action packed duals tournament
Seward Middle School wrestling team hosted aday of exciting dual meets at Seward High School on Feb. 11. A visiting squad of 42 wrestlers from Kodiak, who took a long journey by ferry and an arduous...
Features February 23, 2012 
Back when...
The original Liberty Theater at the corner of Fourth and Washington burns in the fire of Feb. 7, 1943. The fire, which started above the film room of the theater, completely destroyed the Liberty...
Police LOG February 23, 2012 Police LOG — Feb. 23, 2012
Feb. 13 23:46 - Individual requested an officer to check on a condo on Lowell Canyon Drive. Reporting party stated the owners were out of town, and they were hearing noises from the condo. Officers responded and cleared condo. Feb. 14 06:59 - Verbal...
Business February 23, 2012 
Railroad brings plans to town
Alaska Railroad Corporation came to Seward Friday with representatives showing descriptions and plans for projects. ARRC presented the 2012 plans at the Seward Chamber of Commerce luncheon....
Local February 23, 2012 
The shoveling continues
Out at Bear Lake on Saturday the seemingly endless shoveling of snow continued. While in town the streets became rutted and gnarly as the compact snow and ice melted and froze each...
Education February 23, 2012 SHS Debate, Drama and Forensics team shines in Anchorage
Jacob Sears, Hayden Beard, Haden Tiner, Kara Knotek, Robin McKnight and Josephine Braun represented Seward High School at a Debate, Drama and Forensics state tournament at the University of Alaska Anchorage Feb 18-19. It was historic first for the...
By Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Education February 23, 2012 KPBSD survey aids planning
A community survey is underway by Kenai Peninsula Borough School District during the district’s strategic plan revision. Community members, families, students and KPBSD employees are asked to offer thoughts to help guide the improvement plan. Parti...
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