Hunter Morrison, KDLL - Soldotna

Hunter Morrison, KDLL - Soldotna
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a sea otter

SeaLife Center rescues injured otter in Seward

The young otter, with extensive facial injuries, was rescued from a sheltered apartment-complex hallway blocks from the water.
the outside of a building, the sign says Kenai Municipal Airport

Kenai airport accepting proposals for new restaurant

“The space is great for restaurants that are already established or somebody looking to break into the restaurant business,” said the airport manager.
a salmon

Multi-agency effort tracks coho salmon with radio technology

Coho is one of several salmon native to the Kenai River watershed, but biologists still don’t know everything about their behavior.
a pumpkin drop

Kenai air show’s Pumpkin Drop shows kids a gourd time

The annual event sees small-plane pilots compete to land their pumpkin closest to a target.
Mount Spurr

Volcano advisory issued for Mount Spurr due to seismic activity

Although the volcano's alert level has been raised, scientists say there are no indications that an eruption is imminent.
a play area

Central Kenai Peninsula faces shortage of childcare options

The childcare sector is experiencing a nationwide shortage, and the Kenai Peninsula is no exception.
a grizzly bear

Fat Bear Week returns to Katmai National Park

Katmai National Park and Preserve’s annual celebration of brown bears gearing up for hibernation kicked off Wednesday morning.
a cabin under construction

Alaska Cabins Project will lead to 25 new public use cabins in the state

All cabins in the project will be made from locally sourced wood and built by local contractors.
a map

Landslide triggers 55-foot tsunami wave at Kenai Fjords National Park

Heavy rains and melting glaciers are making landslides in the area more common, says a geologist.
a walrus calf

Young walrus rescued in Utqiagvik admitted to Alaska SeaLife Center

Staff at the Seward-based center say the female calf was likely left on its own after a walrus herd passed through a beach area.
a harbor seal

Alaska SeaLife Center rescues abandoned harbor seal in Kenai

Staff at the center say the pup was found May 9 without its mother, and would not survive without intervention.
a bucket tree

Soldotna Girl Scouts’ ‘bucket trees’ help keep campfires from becoming wildfires

The trees, which hold water buckets for campers to extinguish their fires, were inspired by the devastating 2014 Funny River Fire.
solar panels

Soldotna solar installation set to go online this summer

The 600-panel array will be able to fully power the Whistle Hill business complex east of Soldotna when weather permits.
a meat vending machine

Soldotna butcher’s meat vending machine earns its chops

Although Echo Lake Meats' vending machine has only been in operation for about a month, staff have seen more people use it than expected.
a mountain

Warmer weather could increase Kenai Peninsula avalanche threat

Areas most prone to avalanches are those under the steep slopes where many summertime hiking trails on or near the Kenai Peninsula are located.
filmmakers

Locally written film to be shot on Kenai Peninsula

“Chasing Rainbows,” written by Aaron Gordon specifically to be shot in Alaska, is a fantasy story about a teenage girl in a strange land.
a parking lot

Drones assist in Alaska’s conservation efforts

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation flies many drones, some with thermal cameras and water sampling capabilities.
a dog

Dog shot in Soldotna animal-cruelty case is in recovery with rescuers

Members of Kenai Peninsula Animal Lovers Rescue have been working with the dog, dubbed Ace, after troopers seized him from his owner Tuesday.
Blue police lights.

Soldotna man charged with animal cruelty after shooting dog, troopers say

Troopers say the man shot the dog with a handgun. But the dog was able to escape.

Kenai Central students get a behind-the-scenes look at career options

This year’s job shadow day saw about 25 business participants, including Marathon Petroleum, Duke’s Transmission, Full Auto Repair and more.