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

BREAKING NEWS A distressed hiker on Mount Marathon called into City of Seward Dispatch via 911 at 4:33 p.m. on Wednesday. Dispatch advised the Seward Fire Department that the hiker was calling from...

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:...

Seward’s new fire chief has been on the job since late Friday and it’s been non-stop. Business as usual at the Seward Fire Department. Eddie Athey took over the reins from former Fire Chief David...

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...

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....

Fully engulfed in flames a mini-van burns on North Star Circle. Seward Volunteer Fire Department, Seward Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Seward Police Department personnel all responded shortly after 2...

With rise in boating accident deaths last year in Alaska, Sue Lang, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary’s flotilla vice commander in Seward had a wealth of practical advice for recreational boaters...

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...

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...

Seward Fire Department Chief Dave Squires is retiring after over 28 years at the City of Seward’s fire station. Starting as deputy chief in October 1985 he hired on directly from military service...

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...

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...

A southbound pickup travelling on Third Avenue careened into a turning Subaru knocking it into the oncoming lane. The SUV proceeded onto D Street and the pickup ended up over the sidewalk and on the...

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...