Bering Sea crabbers are gearing up for a massive harvest shift as the Alaska Department of Fish and Game announces a 32.1 million-pound bairdi tanner crab quota! 🦀🌊
Opening Oct. 15, the new bairdi limit is nearly triple last season's quota and marks the largest in more than three decades, giving the Bering Sea fleet a much-needed boost alongside a 21% increase in Bristol Bay red king crab! 📈⚓
While bairdi numbers are soaring following past marine heat waves, opilio snow crab harvest limits dropped to 5.1 million pounds as researchers uncover a decades-long decline in the size of mature male snow crab. 📊📉
Summer surveys revealed that over 96% of mature male snow crab were too small for seafood processor preferences, leading scientists to explore how past heavy harvesting of large males and changing ocean temperatures impact maturity sizes. 🔬🌡️
Adding another twist for the fleet, researchers are also tracking a record surge in hybrid crabs—a cross between bairdi and snow crabs that has spiked since the last ocean warming event! 🦀🧬
Read the full story on the upcoming Bering Sea crab season and new fishery research here:🔗
What do you think about the changing conditions and shifting crab populations in the Bering Sea? Share your thoughts in the comments below! 👇
A trail camera set up in the interior woods captured a year in the life of a red fox family, offering a rare glimpse into these iconic Alaska mammals! 🦊🌲
From two foxes emerging in late March to four playful milk-chocolate-colored kits exploring outside their den in May, the remote camera tracked the parents bringing back snowshoe hares and squirrels to feed their growing brood. 📸🐰
By late summer, as the young foxes grew to match their parents in size, the family unit gradually dispersed across the surrounding tundra to live independently. 🏔️🍃
While the foxes skipped using the den this past summer, local wildlife observers note that red foxes still return to the site as they navigate interior forests. ❄️🐾
Read the full story and view the incredible trail camera photos here: 🔗
Have you ever spotted a fox den or seen red foxes roaming near your neighborhood? Share your sightings in the comments below! 👇
Brake for Breakfast returns next Tuesday, October 13, for Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 🩷🥐
South Peninsula Hospital, Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic, and the Ninilchik Tribal Council are partnering to make breast health resources quick and accessible during your morning commute. 🚙☕
From 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., drive through any of three local spots to pick up a free breakfast bag packed with morning treats, giveaways, and important information on early detection, regular screenings, and local mammogram resources:
• Fritz Creek: Fritz Creek General Store (55770 East End Road) 📍
• Anchor Point: NTC Community Clinic (33880 Sterling Highway) 📍
Early detection saves lives—when breast cancer is found early, the 5-year survival rate is 99%, making routine screenings one of the most vital steps for personal health. 🩺🌸
Bags are available while supplies last, so be sure to stop by on your way to work or school! 🎒🍞
Will you be stopping by one of the drive-through locations next Tuesday? Let us know in the comments below! 👇
October is Fire Prevention Month, and as colder temperatures settle across Alaska, local fire officials are sharing vital home heating safety tips! ❄️🔥
With households firing up heaters for the season, Anchorage Fire Department inspectors emphasize annual servicing for heating systems to catch potential hazards early. 🛠️🏡
Space heaters, electrical issues, and improper heating remain top causes of home fires during winter, making simple precautions essential for keeping families safe. 🔌⚠️
Key recommendations from fire safety experts include: • Keeping space heaters at least three feet away from furniture, clothes, or combustibles, and plugging them directly into wall outlets rather than extension cords. 🚫🔌
• Testing smoke alarms twice a year and replacing units older than 10 years to ensure reliable early warnings. 🚨
• Checking Halloween decorations and seasonal extension cords for frayed wires or pinch points around garage doors. 🎃⚡
Read the full list of safety tips and inspection advice here:🔗
When was the last time you tested your home smoke detectors? Share your fall checklist habits in the comments below! 👇
As colder temperatures settle across Alaska, the Anchorage Fire Department is advising people to practice fire safety, especially when it comes to heating their homes.
An orphaned Pacific walrus calf is recovering in Seward after an extraordinary 800-mile Arctic rescue! 🦭✨
Discovered near Point Lay by USGS biologist Tony Fischbach and Ilisaġvik College student Violet Anniskett, the 5-month-old calf was stranded between dead adult walruses, surrounded by hungry gulls and roaming polar bears. 🐻❄️
With federal sign-off and coordination from the Native Village of Point Lay, the researchers sheltered the calf in an abandoned building for three days during a fierce storm before flying him down to the Alaska SeaLife Center. 🛩️🌊
Because walrus calves depend on continuous physical contact from their mothers, dedicated SeaLife Center staff provided 24/7 hands-on care to keep him hydrated, treated, and comforted. 🩺💙
Only the 12th orphaned Pacific walrus treated by the center since 1998, the thriving calf has now safely transitioned from Seward to a permanent home where he will serve as a national ambassador for his species. 🏛️🌟
Read the full story on this incredible Arctic rescue relay here: 🔗
What do you think of this team effort to rescue the young walrus? Share your thoughts in the comments below! 👇
A new study ranks Alaska as the fourth-safest state in the nation for senior cyber scam losses! 🛡️💻
Analyzing cybercrime data against seniors from 2021 through 2025, personal injury firm H&P Law found that Alaska seniors experienced an average loss of $20,351 per cyber crime. 📊
While Alaska reported over $45 million total in elder cyber fraud losses over the five-year period, the state averaged 442.6 cybercrimes per year—the sixth-fewest incidents nationwide. 🌲
Alaska's average loss per crime was significantly lower than high-incident states like California, where average losses per crime exceeded $51,000. 📉
Despite the relatively lower risk ranking, local advocates and law enforcement continue to encourage families to help older Alaskans stay vigilant against digital scams and online fraud. 🔒
Read the full breakdown of the study and cybercrime statistics here: 🔗
Have you or your family members implemented any helpful tips to stay safe from online scams? Share your thoughts in the comments below! 👇
Soldotna-born volleyball star Andi Jackson has earned national honors as the AVCA Division I National Player of the Week! 🏐⭐
The 6-foot-3 senior middle blocker at the University of Nebraska led the undefeated, No. 1 ranked Huskers through a stellar three-match sweep against Missouri, Rutgers, and Ohio State, racking up 30 kills and 14 blocks while hitting an incredible .578 percentage! 🙌🔥
Born in Soldotna, Jackson grew up spending summers visiting family on the Kenai Peninsula and in Palmer, considering herself raised in Colorado for the winters and Alaska for the summers. 🌲☀️
Jackson's latest national recognition follows a dominant collegiate career where she led NCAA Division I in hitting percentage in 2025, earned back-to-back All-America first-team honors, and was named the AVCA Middle Blocker of the Year. 🏆🇺🇸
From her early summer days on the peninsula to dominating top-tier college volleyball, Jackson continues to make her Alaska hometown proud! 🌽🏔️
Read the full story on her journey and impressive national stats here: 🔗
Did you follow Andi Jackson's rise in national college volleyball? Share your congratulations in the comments below! 👇
The Kenai Mountains caribou herd is down to just 62 animals, down from a peak of 375 in 2001, prompting federal managers to consider keeping cow caribou off-limits to hunters through the rest of the year! 🦌📉 The U.S. Forest Service will hold a public teleconference hearing on Oct. 6 at 5 p.m. to gather input on extending the current bulls-only restriction for the Unit 7 subsistence hunt through Dec. 31! 📞🗣️ Severe winter weather, habitat constraints, and natural population dynamics caused the herd to decline rapidly between 2020 and 2022, dropping from 143 animals to recent historic lows! ❄️⛰️ Restricting harvest strictly to bulls aims to preserve breeding females and help stabilize the herd while allowing limited opportunities for local subsistence hunters! 🏹⚖️ Community members and hunters are encouraged to join Tuesday’s public hearing to learn more and share their feedback with federal managers! 🎙️📋 Read the full story on the herd's decline and find details on how to call into the public hearing here: 🔗 #KenaiPeninsula#AlaskaCaribou#KenaiMountains#ChugachNationalForest#SubsistenceHunting#AlaskaWildlife#WildlifeConservation#AlaskaLife... See MoreSee Less
A trail camera on the south Kenai Peninsula captured a major milestone, proving transplanted Sitka black-tailed deer are successfully reproducing! 🦌📸 Biologists spotted a GPS-collared doe with two newborn fawns, marking the first documented offspring since last year's relocation! 🌲📈 The encouraging news comes as ADF&G releases a second group of nine deer near Port Chatham to boost the local population! 🚁🌾 Severe winter weather, drowning, and predation claimed 13 of the original 19 deer, sparking public debate over project costs and survival rates! ❄️⚠️ Despite heavy initial losses, biologists now track 14 collared adults in hopes of establishing a self-sustaining herd for the future! 🔍📊 Read the full report on the transplant efforts and see what lies ahead for Kenai's deer population here: 🔗 #KenaiPeninsula#AlaskaWildlife#ADFG#SitkaBlacktailedDeer#WildlifeConservation#AlaskaNews#KenaiDeer#AlaskaLife... See MoreSee Less
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Bering Sea crabbers are gearing up for a massive harvest shift as the Alaska Department of Fish and Game announces a 32.1 million-pound bairdi tanner crab quota! 🦀🌊
Opening Oct. 15, the new bairdi limit is nearly triple last season's quota and marks the largest in more than three decades, giving the Bering Sea fleet a much-needed boost alongside a 21% increase in Bristol Bay red king crab! 📈⚓
While bairdi numbers are soaring following past marine heat waves, opilio snow crab harvest limits dropped to 5.1 million pounds as researchers uncover a decades-long decline in the size of mature male snow crab. 📊📉
Summer surveys revealed that over 96% of mature male snow crab were too small for seafood processor preferences, leading scientists to explore how past heavy harvesting of large males and changing ocean temperatures impact maturity sizes. 🔬🌡️
Adding another twist for the fleet, researchers are also tracking a record surge in hybrid crabs—a cross between bairdi and snow crabs that has spiked since the last ocean warming event! 🦀🧬
Read the full story on the upcoming Bering Sea crab season and new fishery research here:🔗
What do you think about the changing conditions and shifting crab populations in the Bering Sea? Share your thoughts in the comments below! 👇
#BeringSea #AlaskaCrab #TannerCrab #SnowCrab #AlaskaFisheries #CommercialFishing #AlaskaWildlife #AlaskaNews #KenaiPeninsula ... See MoreSee Less
Bering Sea fleet set to harvest a bounty of tanner crab in upcoming season
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King crab stocks also show improvements, but a scarcity of large male snow crab prompts a cut in a once-lucrative harvest.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
A trail camera set up in the interior woods captured a year in the life of a red fox family, offering a rare glimpse into these iconic Alaska mammals! 🦊🌲
From two foxes emerging in late March to four playful milk-chocolate-colored kits exploring outside their den in May, the remote camera tracked the parents bringing back snowshoe hares and squirrels to feed their growing brood. 📸🐰
By late summer, as the young foxes grew to match their parents in size, the family unit gradually dispersed across the surrounding tundra to live independently. 🏔️🍃
While the foxes skipped using the den this past summer, local wildlife observers note that red foxes still return to the site as they navigate interior forests. ❄️🐾
Read the full story and view the incredible trail camera photos here: 🔗
Have you ever spotted a fox den or seen red foxes roaming near your neighborhood? Share your sightings in the comments below! 👇
#AlaskaWildlife #redfox #trailcam #alaskaoutdoors #wildlifephotography #fairbanksalaska #interioralaska #naturelovers ... See MoreSee Less
Alaska Science Forum time capsule: The secret life of a red fox family
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A trail camera exposed a year that included new additions to the skulk.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Brake for Breakfast returns next Tuesday, October 13, for Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 🩷🥐
South Peninsula Hospital, Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic, and the Ninilchik Tribal Council are partnering to make breast health resources quick and accessible during your morning commute. 🚙☕
From 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., drive through any of three local spots to pick up a free breakfast bag packed with morning treats, giveaways, and important information on early detection, regular screenings, and local mammogram resources:
• Homer: Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge (95 Sterling Highway) 📍
• Fritz Creek: Fritz Creek General Store (55770 East End Road) 📍
• Anchor Point: NTC Community Clinic (33880 Sterling Highway) 📍
Early detection saves lives—when breast cancer is found early, the 5-year survival rate is 99%, making routine screenings one of the most vital steps for personal health. 🩺🌸
Bags are available while supplies last, so be sure to stop by on your way to work or school! 🎒🍞
Will you be stopping by one of the drive-through locations next Tuesday? Let us know in the comments below! 👇
#brakeforbreakfast #breastcancerawareness #southpeninsulahospital #homeralaska #anchorpoint #fritzcreek #kachemakbay #kenaipeninsula #womenhealth #CommunityWellness ... See MoreSee Less
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October is Fire Prevention Month, and as colder temperatures settle across Alaska, local fire officials are sharing vital home heating safety tips! ❄️🔥
With households firing up heaters for the season, Anchorage Fire Department inspectors emphasize annual servicing for heating systems to catch potential hazards early. 🛠️🏡
Space heaters, electrical issues, and improper heating remain top causes of home fires during winter, making simple precautions essential for keeping families safe. 🔌⚠️
Key recommendations from fire safety experts include:
• Keeping space heaters at least three feet away from furniture, clothes, or combustibles, and plugging them directly into wall outlets rather than extension cords. 🚫🔌
• Testing smoke alarms twice a year and replacing units older than 10 years to ensure reliable early warnings. 🚨
• Checking Halloween decorations and seasonal extension cords for frayed wires or pinch points around garage doors. 🎃⚡
Read the full list of safety tips and inspection advice here:🔗
When was the last time you tested your home smoke detectors? Share your fall checklist habits in the comments below! 👇
#FirePreventionMonth #firesafety #alaskawinter #HomeSafety #AnchorageFireDepartment #AlaskaNews #kenaipeninsula #fallsafety ... See MoreSee Less
AFD shares fire safety tips as Alaskans turn on their heat
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As colder temperatures settle across Alaska, the Anchorage Fire Department is advising people to practice fire safety, especially when it comes to heating their homes.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
An orphaned Pacific walrus calf is recovering in Seward after an extraordinary 800-mile Arctic rescue! 🦭✨
Discovered near Point Lay by USGS biologist Tony Fischbach and Ilisaġvik College student Violet Anniskett, the 5-month-old calf was stranded between dead adult walruses, surrounded by hungry gulls and roaming polar bears. 🐻❄️
With federal sign-off and coordination from the Native Village of Point Lay, the researchers sheltered the calf in an abandoned building for three days during a fierce storm before flying him down to the Alaska SeaLife Center. 🛩️🌊
Because walrus calves depend on continuous physical contact from their mothers, dedicated SeaLife Center staff provided 24/7 hands-on care to keep him hydrated, treated, and comforted. 🩺💙
Only the 12th orphaned Pacific walrus treated by the center since 1998, the thriving calf has now safely transitioned from Seward to a permanent home where he will serve as a national ambassador for his species. 🏛️🌟
Read the full story on this incredible Arctic rescue relay here: 🔗
What do you think of this team effort to rescue the young walrus? Share your thoughts in the comments below! 👇
#AlaskaSeaLifeCenter #PacificWalrus #PointLay #ArcticWildlife #marinemammalrescue #AlaskaWildlife #sewardalaska #conservation ... See MoreSee Less
Found between two carcasses, walrus calf outlasts polar bears and gulls to reach rehab
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Researchers sheltered an orphaned walrus calf through a three-day Arctic storm before an 800-mile journey brought him to the Alaska SeaLife Center.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
A new study ranks Alaska as the fourth-safest state in the nation for senior cyber scam losses! 🛡️💻
Analyzing cybercrime data against seniors from 2021 through 2025, personal injury firm H&P Law found that Alaska seniors experienced an average loss of $20,351 per cyber crime. 📊
While Alaska reported over $45 million total in elder cyber fraud losses over the five-year period, the state averaged 442.6 cybercrimes per year—the sixth-fewest incidents nationwide. 🌲
Alaska's average loss per crime was significantly lower than high-incident states like California, where average losses per crime exceeded $51,000. 📉
Despite the relatively lower risk ranking, local advocates and law enforcement continue to encourage families to help older Alaskans stay vigilant against digital scams and online fraud. 🔒
Read the full breakdown of the study and cybercrime statistics here: 🔗
Have you or your family members implemented any helpful tips to stay safe from online scams? Share your thoughts in the comments below! 👇
#Alaska #ElderSafety #CyberSecurity #AlaskaSeniors #OnlineSafety #SeniorProtection #AlaskaNews #ConsumerAlert ... See MoreSee Less
Alaska ranked 4th-safest in nation for average annual losses per cyber crime against seniors - Peninsula Clarion
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Alaska seniors lost over $45 million to cyber crimes from 2021 to 20550 CommentsComment on Facebook
Soldotna-born volleyball star Andi Jackson has earned national honors as the AVCA Division I National Player of the Week! 🏐⭐
The 6-foot-3 senior middle blocker at the University of Nebraska led the undefeated, No. 1 ranked Huskers through a stellar three-match sweep against Missouri, Rutgers, and Ohio State, racking up 30 kills and 14 blocks while hitting an incredible .578 percentage! 🙌🔥
Born in Soldotna, Jackson grew up spending summers visiting family on the Kenai Peninsula and in Palmer, considering herself raised in Colorado for the winters and Alaska for the summers. 🌲☀️
Jackson's latest national recognition follows a dominant collegiate career where she led NCAA Division I in hitting percentage in 2025, earned back-to-back All-America first-team honors, and was named the AVCA Middle Blocker of the Year. 🏆🇺🇸
From her early summer days on the peninsula to dominating top-tier college volleyball, Jackson continues to make her Alaska hometown proud! 🌽🏔️
Read the full story on her journey and impressive national stats here: 🔗
Did you follow Andi Jackson's rise in national college volleyball? Share your congratulations in the comments below! 👇
#Soldotna #SoldotnaAlaska #KenaiPeninsula #AlaskaAthletes #NebraskaVolleyball #Huskers #CollegeVolleyball #AVCA #AlaskaNews ... See MoreSee Less
Soldotna-born Andi Jackson earns national volleyball recognition - Peninsula Clarion
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Nebraska middle blocker posts 30 kills, 14 blocks across three victories0 CommentsComment on Facebook
The Kenai Mountains caribou herd is down to just 62 animals, down from a peak of 375 in 2001, prompting federal managers to consider keeping cow caribou off-limits to hunters through the rest of the year! 🦌📉
The U.S. Forest Service will hold a public teleconference hearing on Oct. 6 at 5 p.m. to gather input on extending the current bulls-only restriction for the Unit 7 subsistence hunt through Dec. 31! 📞🗣️
Severe winter weather, habitat constraints, and natural population dynamics caused the herd to decline rapidly between 2020 and 2022, dropping from 143 animals to recent historic lows! ❄️⛰️
Restricting harvest strictly to bulls aims to preserve breeding females and help stabilize the herd while allowing limited opportunities for local subsistence hunters! 🏹⚖️
Community members and hunters are encouraged to join Tuesday’s public hearing to learn more and share their feedback with federal managers! 🎙️📋
Read the full story on the herd's decline and find details on how to call into the public hearing here: 🔗
#KenaiPeninsula #AlaskaCaribou #KenaiMountains #ChugachNationalForest #SubsistenceHunting #AlaskaWildlife #WildlifeConservation #AlaskaLife ... See MoreSee Less
Declining Kenai Mountains caribou herd may extend bulls-only hunt - Peninsula Clarion
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Forest Services will take public comment Oct. 6 as herd count sits at 620 CommentsComment on Facebook
A trail camera on the south Kenai Peninsula captured a major milestone, proving transplanted Sitka black-tailed deer are successfully reproducing! 🦌📸
Biologists spotted a GPS-collared doe with two newborn fawns, marking the first documented offspring since last year's relocation! 🌲📈
The encouraging news comes as ADF&G releases a second group of nine deer near Port Chatham to boost the local population! 🚁🌾
Severe winter weather, drowning, and predation claimed 13 of the original 19 deer, sparking public debate over project costs and survival rates! ❄️⚠️
Despite heavy initial losses, biologists now track 14 collared adults in hopes of establishing a self-sustaining herd for the future! 🔍📊
Read the full report on the transplant efforts and see what lies ahead for Kenai's deer population here: 🔗
#KenaiPeninsula #AlaskaWildlife #ADFG #SitkaBlacktailedDeer #WildlifeConservation #AlaskaNews #KenaiDeer #AlaskaLife ... See MoreSee Less
Two fawns spotted as nine more deer released on Kenai Peninsula - Peninsula Clarion
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New arrivals follow a deadly winter for the state’s experimental deer herd0 CommentsComment on Facebook