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

Committee meetings prefaced the first meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly in June, beginning at 3 p.m. with 10-minute budget presentations from each of the four non departmental groups...

The 2013 Seward Halibut Tournament continues The 2013 tournament runs through the entire month of June with daily tickets available for $10 from charter operators, the Seward Resort and the Chamber of Commerce booth from 6 to 8 a.m. every day. Three...

The following is from the journals of the Seward Police Department. Those who have been arrested or summoned are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law. June 3 01:00 - Verbal warning for failure to carry operator’s license given at...

Thursday, June 13 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Narcotics Anonymous, Church of the Nazarene, Fourth and C, 362-6623. 7 to 8 p.m., Bear Creek Volunteer Fire Department meeting, Bear Creek Fire Station, 13105 Seward Highway (Mile 5), 224-3345. Friday, June 14 10:...

On May 24 at the Peking Restaurant we gathered together to honor this year’s Employee of the Year, Fred Marolf. The Employee Assistance Program at Spring Creek Correctional Center would like to thank everyone who participated in the celebration esp...

With the flooding events of last fall’s disaster in mind, local efforts are presently being concentrated on mapping flood threats, negotiating mitigation efforts between governmental agencies and...

The 2013 Seward Halibut Tournament continues The 2013 tournament runs through the entire month of June with daily tickets available for $10 from charter operators, the Seward Resort and the Chamber of Commerce booth from 6 to 8 a.m. every day. Three...

Thursday, June 6 6:30 p.m., Pioneers of Alaska, Seward Senior Center, 336 Third, 288-3616. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Narcotics Anonymous, Church of the Nazarene, Fourth and C, 362-6623. 7 to 8 p.m., Bear Creek Volunteer Fire Department meeting, Bear Creek...

The following is from the journals of the Seward Police Department. Those who have been arrested or summoned are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law. May 24 22:04 - Caller requested that an officer advise him of detox options....

Once again Kid’s Fishing Day in Seward was a great success due to the support and generosity of many. Special thanks goes to Alaska Northern Outfitters, Alaska SeaLife Center, Safeway, Three Bears, Helly Hansen, Bakery at the Harbor, Chinooks,...

At May’s second regular meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly on May 21, Mayor Navarre issued a proclamation declaring May as Motorcycle Awareness Month reminding us all that motorcycles a...

The following is from the journals of the Seward Police Department. Those who have been arrested or summoned are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law. May 20 00:11 - Caller from Safeway reported that they had a false fire alarm...

Campsites bloom like dandelions as Seward’s Waterfront Park begins its inexorable increase in tenancy to full occupation. From a few hardy RVers that sprouted early a couple of weeks ago, the...

Thursday, May 30 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Narcotics Anonymous, Church of the Nazarene, Fourth and C, 362-6623. 7 to 8 p.m., Bear Creek Volunteer Fire Department meeting, Bear Creek Fire Station, 13105 Seward Highway (Mile 5), 224-3345. Friday, May 31...

"It’s surreal,” said Seward High School senior Jeff Buchanan, describing the feeling of being days away from completing high school after more than 12 years of schooling. “It’s also...

First Lake remained partially frozen over due the late spring, so Bear Creek Volunteer Fire Department provided a water tank at the site for Kids Fishing Day Saturday. With 120 fish and around 80...

Thursday, May 23 Noon to 1 p.m., SeaView Community Services Board, SeaView, 302 Railway. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Narcotics Anonymous, Church of the Nazarene, Fourth and C, 362-6623. 7 to 8 p.m., Bear Creek Volunteer Fire Department meeting, Bear Creek...

The following is from the journals of the Seward Police Department. Those who have been arrested or summoned are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law. May 12 00:41 - 911 open line call. 01:36 - Officers responded to a request from...

The Bear Creek Volunteers held a two and a half day vehicle extrication course over the weekend to enhance their basic and advanced extrication skills and to receive training on new equipment that...

According to critics, a recent comprehensive study of Seward area flood risks is merely a road map to the next disaster. Bob White, a board member of the Seward Bear Creek Flood Service Area, claims t...

Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly members now will be receiving their meeting packets electronically rather than by mail in a continuing effort to eliminate paper. Work sessions during the afternoon pr...

On hand for the official ground breaking ceremony for the Bear Creek Community Center on Saturday was BCFSA resident Ron Long as well as Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Mike Navarre and KPB Capital...

The following is from the journals of the Seward Police Department. Those who have been arrested or summoned are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law. May 4 00:16 - Officers responded to a report of a vehicle parked on the side of...

Thursday, May 16 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Narcotics Anonymous, Church of the Nazarene, Fourth and C, 362-6623. 7 to 8 p.m., Bear Creek Volunteer Fire Department meeting, Bear Creek Fire Station, 13105 Seward Highway (Mile 5), 224-3345. Friday, May 17...

BCVFD is hosting an Advanced Auto Extrication class May 17 to 19 with the Puyallup Extrication Team. When other departments on the Peninsula heard they were all jealous and scheduled two classes at...