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

Seward started celebrating its incorporation centennial May 29 last year with time set aside at Seward’s City Council meeting for a proclamation and special birthday cake sporting the commemorative seal of the 100 year old City of Seward. Locals...

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...

Captain Andy Mezirow made a guest appearance at one of three City Council 2013 budget adjustment work sessions last week to share some of his considerable fisheries knowledge and insight. Mezirow is...

Logo contests for Seward Chamber of Commerce-sponsored events are starting early this year. Artists can submit a logo for the Halibut Tournament, Mount Marathon Race or the Seward Silver Salmon Derby — or all three. Information about the logo...

Cindy Clock, Executive Director of the Seward Chamber of Commerce, is exuberant. Just a couple hours into a Monday and there’s another achievement under the belt. The Trail Lakes Hatchery has...

The Seward Air Force Recreation Camp, long a mainstay of Seward summers for military families, both active duty and retired, sits eerily quiet and bare today, as autumn leaves begin to fall. A string...

On behalf of my family and all the participants in the 2012 Seward Silver Salmon Derby, I would like to thank everyone who assisted with this prestigious annual event. We fished our first derby back in 1981 and the event continues to be conducted in...

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 Keeran’s 18 lb. 5 oz. silver wins 33rd salmon derby — “I never thought it would hold that whole week!” said first place winner Carolyn Keeran. The registered nurse from Anderson, Calif. was awarded $5,000 in the 33rd...

With two shotgun blasts to signal the beginning of the 2012 Seward Silver Salmon Derby at 6 a.m. Saturday, the big boats, little boats, mid-size boats, charters, sailboats, skiffs and Zodiacs were...

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...

Aug. 5 23:36 - 911 caller from Seward Fisheries reported a male had his arm stuck in heavy machinery at the Icicle Seafood Fish House. SVFD/SVAC dispatched. Aug. 6 05:52 - Citation for proof of insura...

At 6 a.m. Saturday fishers from all over start the quest for the biggest coho caught in Resurrection Bay during the nine days of Seward Silver Salmon Derby sponsored by Seward Chamber of Commerce....

Earl Gene Skinner passed on July 23, 2012 surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren. Gene was born in Olympia, Wash. on Sept. 29, 1926 to Earl and Gladis Mae Skinner. He spent his childhood...

A boat slips off its trailer at the small boat harbor launch. The line holding it on the trailer was released too soon and the boat came down on the pavement about two weeks ago. A rack of silver...

Just wanted to take a minute to thank all the students, parents and businesses that helped send off the Class of 2012 to a bright and exciting future. I am thankful and amazed at the generous contributions made to the young adults of Seward. A specia...

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...

The naming of Willard Dunham as the 2011 Citizen of the Year comes after a half century of community involvement in local, regional and statewide issues that helped bring economic and employment...

Feed the visiting coaches and volunteers Parents, community members and local businesses are asked to help host those coming to Seward for the King of the Mountain Wrestling Tournament on Oct. 21 and 22. Nearly 20 teams will be in town for the...

Flood area meeting set The Seward/Bear Creek Flood Service Area holds its regular board meeting at 7 p.m. Oct. 17 in the Seaview Plaza Building, Kenai Peninsula Borough Annex Office, Suite 122.  As always, the public is invited to attend.  Agendas...

Aug. 14 03:39 - Guardian Security reported that a burglary alarm was activated in the 400 block of Fifth Avenue. Officer responded and advised that all doors and windows were secure and that there was no audible or visible alarm sounding. 04:13 -...

From the pages of The Seward Phoenix Log Wallace Martens of Anchorage won $3,000 and a trip to Hawaii for catching the largest silver in the 1974 Seward Silver Salmon Derby. The silver was 17 pounds and 5 ounces. Ruth Bumstead was the highest...

Pati Masten, left, wasted no time at all filleting the catch-of-the-day from fishermen on-board the Ellen E during Seward’s Silver Salmon Derby last week. Hoping to bring in derby-eligible fish,...