The Seward Phoenix Log - News of the Eastern Kenai Peninsula since 1966

Even though it still looks and feels like winter outside, in just a few weeks the snow will be gone and the crack of the bat and the roar of the crowd will again be heard at the Seward Little League Field on Fourth Avenue near Waterfront Park. This y...

When Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly members Brent Johnson and Kelly Wolf sponsored an ordinance partially legalizing fireworks use on the Kenai Peninsula, they lit a fire under Seward area first...

At least twice a year volunteers remove tons of trash from the area along the Exit Glacier roadside according to Resurrection Bay Conservation Alliance. Terry Federer, a father with young children...

Compiled by Julie Rosier Prison opening delayed? — Governor Steve Cowper’s State of the State address to the 15th Legislature championed Alaska jobs for Alaskans, Alaska contracts for Alaska contractors and suppliers. Thus questions were raised...

July Novakovich rules mountain King of the Mountain in 2012 is Matthew Novakovich. The 38-year-old runner from Anchorage finished the treacherous 3.5-mile course up and down 3,022-foot Mount Marathon...

Compiled by Julie Rosier Shipyard plans progress: Road surveying, land swap in works — Several matters pertaining to the proposed shipyard to be located at the 4th of July Creek industrial area were discussed at the city council meeting Monday...

Sewardites took home both big prizes in this year’s Seward Silver Salmon Derby. Earl Cagle hauled in the $10,000 big fish, 16.14 pounds, on Saturday and then held his breath for two days lest...

Compiled by Julie Rosier Subdivisions get comment at council meeting — Subdivisions were the most talked about item on the agenda of the city council’s special meeting held Monday night, Aug. 15. Representatives of Chugach Development...

Saturday saw some gray weather but that didn’t stop the participants in the Subway Tri-Harder-Thon, Seward’s first adventure challenge, from kayaking, running and biking on a course from Kenai...

Compiled by Julie Rosier Local Woman Still Missing — The Seward Police Department is continuing its search for a missing young woman with the assistance of the State Troopers. Mrs. Mary Thill is the object of the search. The investigation involves...

The search for missing Mount Marathon runner Michael LeMaitre was suspended Saturday by Seward Fire Department. LeMaitre went missing during the 4th of July Mount Marathon Race after last being seen...

A small group of young people is helping Seward battle the trash invasion this summer. ALPAR, a grant-funded program run by the City of Seward Parks and Recreation Department, employs local teens at...

Compiled by Julie Rosier Shorter bar hours proposed — During the rough and tumble early days of Alaska, bars closed just about long enough to sweep the floors and count the cash. A few towns, like Seward, still cling to round-the-clock tavern...

The 4th of July began rainy and cool with Mount Marathon shrouded in clouds. The day ended with a runner missing on the mountain. Michael LeMaitre went up the mountain with the rest of the Mount...

The Independence Day celebration and Mount Marathon Race on July 4 went well before the tragedy of the missing runner, said Seward Chamber of Commerce Director Cindy Clock on Tuesday. “We’re happy to host the event,” she said. “It’s a boon...

Compiled by Julie Rosier Education Board, Commissioner, visitor Center — The State Board of Education was in Seward June 27-19, and dedicated the new Alaska Skill Center culinary facility and Phase I of the dormitory complex. The board members,...

Compiled by Julie Rosier Fletcher Speaks On Motivation — Local businessman W. E. “Skip” Fletcher, whose commercial interests include the Liberty Theatre and Laundromat and KRXA radio in Seward in addition to theaters elsewhere in the state was...

Compiled by Julie Rosier Crane falls, inspector is called — A 155-ton crane collapsed Monday morning at the Spring Creek prison facility job site as it was maneuvering the largest of the concrete and steel panels into place. Dan Grady, office manag...

July 4, 1906 – The Alaska Central Railway’s Fourth of July excursion train to the Kenai and Trail Lakes area. The July 7, 1906 Seward Weekly Gateway reporting on the 4th in Seward said, “Flags...

June 18 01:06 - Verbal warning for Headlight Requirements issued at Seward Highway and Port Avenue. 02:27 - Ambulance requested to Seward Resort for a 53-year-old man who was suffering with complications from a motocycle accident that happened the...

The annual 4th of July parade organizers are getting ready to celebrate 100 Years of City Government, and there is still time to show some Seward spirit with a decorated vehicle or walking the route, playing music or just jointing in. Participants...

Seward is poised for the annual Independence Day celebration with the traditional Mount Marathon Race, a parade and fireworks. The busy little town of 2,500 explodes with 30,000 revelers for the holiday. The legend of the race tells us it started...

Compiled by Julie Rosier Sun shines, wildlife perform for visitors — The weather was good and both the finned and feathered performed beyond expectations last Friday when 19 media people from Anchorage visited and enjoyed a day on the bay and...

Compiled by Julie Rosier City plan to move boat lift under fire — Plans by the City to move its 50-ton travel lift out of the Small Boat Harbor across the bay ran into heavy opposition during the city council session Monday. As a result, there...

On June 1 a hundred years ago Seward incorporated into a city. A reception on Friday celebrated the event. Former and current mayors and council members spoke of the city. For the 4th of July the...