Community Coupon Books

Save Over $2500 for Just $20. The Communty Coupon books are now available.
Nearly all Seward resturants, many retail stores and hotels/ B&B’s are in the book with discounts for locals as well as tourists.
Examples Include: 2 for 1 fitness/ yoga class at APEX gym, Once in a Blue Moose has $5 off any purchases of [...]

Sadler’s Alaska Challenge Anniversary Race starts in Seward July 20-26

Seward, the home of Mt. Marathon is about to add another prestigious race to its calendar. Sadler’s Alaska Challenge (SAC), the longest wheelchair and handcycle race in the world is celebrating its 25th year with a new course and a record number of disabled athletes from around the globe. Traditionally racing from Fairbanks [...]

MDA at the Seward Fire Department

From now through the 4th of July- come by the Seward Fire Department and help us fill the boot for MDA- we have several families right here is Seward that face the challenges of muscular dystrophy.
Funds raised for MDA will stay in Alaska to help fund services such as clinic visits, medical [...]

RFP- EXTERIOR DOOR REPLACEMENT

The City of Seward desires to receive time and material price proposals for replacement of 2 exterior doors on the Fire Station.
Major materials are supplied by the City and on site. Requests for specifications and related proposal documents should be obtained through the Seward Fire Department, P.O. Box 167, Seward, Alaska 99664, by phone (907) [...]

CARBON FOOTPRINT AND BUYING LOCAL

We all want Seward to have cool things and good food, but for that to happen, we need to buy locally, especially in today’s economy. Then there’s the whole carbon footprint issue — is the food you’re consuming from Alaska or South America?
During the winter we don’t have many choices, and the internet, food [...]

Movie Tonight at the Library! “The Pope’s Toilet” 6pm

Join us at 6pm tonight at the Library for a special showing of the Film Movement presentation, “The Pope’s Toilet”, showing at 6pm. All ages are welcome. Here’s a synopsis of the film:
It’s 1988, and Melo, an Uruguayan town on the Brazilian border, awaits the visit of Pope John Paul II. 50,000 people are expected [...]

“First Wednesday” Hymn Sing at United Methodist Church

This Wednesday, July 1 at 7 PM we’ll be holding an old-fashioned hymn sing at the United Methodist Church, 321 4th Avenue. All are invited to come and sing (or listen to) hymns of all types, lead by Pastor Peter Perry, with Sue McClure on the piano. We encourage visitors as well as [...]

Seahawk Golf Tournament

The Seward Seahawk’s Athletic Booster Club’s 6th annual golf tournament will be held Saturday, July 25th at the Birch Ridge Golf Course in Soldotna. It is a best ball tournament that has proven to be lots of fun for all 72 golfers most of whom are from Seward. The tournament is a signigficant fun raiser [...]

Has the “Seward Winter Film Series” gone summer?

No way, but we are having a special showing. Delta Junction resident Brookely Bellinger will premiere her new movie The Mount Marathon Experience on July 2 for two showings; at 7pm and 9pm in the AVTEC “Student Service Center” 519 4th Ave. Seating is limited, so come early and with the new construction the parking [...]

Work at Ptmarigan Creek Bridge

Beginning Monday, June 29 the Department of Transportation and Granite Construction will be performing road work at the north side of the Ptarmigan Creek Bridge on the Seward Highway for roadway repairs. The public should anticipate 1-lane traffic with flaggers and 15 minute delays. This roadwork will address the “heave” and “dips” to [...]

Red Salmon

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An above and below water photo of Red Salmon, Chugach National Forest, near Seward, Alaska.
I got out my remote setup for above / below water photos yesterday, it is pretty fun to play with! I have never used this setup in swift moving water like this – it [...]

School computer sales June 29 & 30 Seward High

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District will sell computers from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the following schools around the district: Nikiski High School — May 28 & 29; Homer High School — June 3, 4, 5; Soldotna High School — June 10, 11; Kenai Central High School — June 18, 19; Skyview High [...]

Guide fined for logbook violations

Associated Press – June 24, 2009 2:44 PM ET
SEWARD, Alaska (AP) – A guide operating out of Seward has been fined $6,500 for failing to meet sport fish log book requirements.
Alaska State Troopers say 38-year-old Jeffrey P. Barney of Anchorage was fined $10,000 with $3,500 suspended and placed on 1-year probation.
Troopers say Barney was convicted [...]

Book Signing

Cover to Cover Books will be hosting Tom Brennan from 1:00 to 3:00 on June 26th. He will be signing his new book, “The Snowflake Rebellion”, and copies of his other books, “Moose Dropping and Other Crimes Against Nature” , “Cold Crime” and “Murder at 40 Below” will be available. Mr. Brennan [...]

Tomorrow- Rotary Youth Exchange Fundraiser

Please join us Friday June 26 for our Rotary Youth Exchange Fundraiser – A 4 Hour Resurrection Bay Dinner Cruise begining at 6:30pm. Tickets are $50 each and include a Prime Rib & Salmon dinner, NPS Ranger Program, and support for a wonderful program. Reservations can be made at either Renown or Major Marine ticket [...]

KPB Flood Plain Task Force Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the Kenai Peninsula Borough “Flood Plain Task Force” will hold a meeting on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, to examine current flood plain issues and the development of options for the Seward-Bear Creek Flood Service Area.
The Task Force will be discussing recommendations to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly regarding the [...]

Snow River Valley

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Snow River Valley, Chugach National Forest, Alaska.
I captured this yesterday as a rain squall moved up the valley. Check out the fresh snow in the mountains – it usually begins looking like that in September, not June!

NOAA Ship Rainier, Public Tours Offer

The NOAA Ship Rainier, a hydrographic survey vessel based in Seattle,
Washington will be in port in Seward on July 2nd for liberty and standard
provisioning between missions. The ship is offering to host tours beginning
between 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm for the Seward community. Access to the ship
is through small tour groups (10-12 people [...]

Celebration of Life

Please join us for a celebration of life for Brianne Marie Toth on Tuesday, 30 June 2009. A short service will be held at Resurrection Lutheran Church at 4:00 p.m. followed by a bike ride through town led by close friends of Brianne’s. The reception will be at the First Lake picnic area from about [...]

Historic Preservation Work Session 6/24/09 at 6:30pm

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Historic Preservation Commission will meet at City Hall in Council Chambers on June 24, 2009 beginning at 6:30 pm, for the purpose of:
Historic Preservation Commission Priority List for 2009-2010
Timeline for CLG Grant 2008-09 on Hoben Park Restoration, Phase III: Planters
Timeline for CLG Grant 2009-10 on Providing Public Access [...]

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