Seward Journal

05/12/2023

There will be a fish and chips dinner and silent auction fundraiser for the Seward Wrestling Club on Monday, Dec. 4, 6-9:30 p.m. at the Breeze Inn Restaurant. Cost is $10.

There will be a fish and chips dinner and silent auction fundraiser for the Seward Wrestling Club on Monday, Dec. 4, 6-9:30 p.m. at the Breeze Inn Restaurant. Cost is

03/12/2023

With mild temperatures and ample snow, much of Alaska is now primed for cross-country skiing. It’s a sport for all ages, made possible by friction.

01/12/2023

On Monday, Dec. 18, at its last regular meeting of 2023, the Seward City Council will vote on a proposed 6 cents per kilowatt hour rate increase for all Seward Electric Service (SES) customers. Initially on the agenda of the Nov. 13 meeting, the rat…

On Monday, Dec. 18, at its last regular meeting of 2023, the Seward City Council will vote on a proposed 6 cents per kilowatt hour rate increase for all Seward

30/11/2023

This being the final issue of the Seward Journal, you will no doubt want to hold onto your copy for its collectible value. But there’s also a practical reason to keep it on hand, at least for the next month. The Seward Chamber of Commerce is serving…

This being the final issue of the Seward Journal, you will no doubt want to hold onto your copy for its collectible value. But there’s also a practical reason to

30/11/2023

Good people of the greater Seward area, I bid you all a fond farewell. It was truly an honor to report on the events of your little corner of the world. Overall it’s been a fun two and a half-year ride and one marked by significant changes.

Good people of the greater Seward area, I bid you all a fond farewell. It was truly an honor to report on the events of your little corner of the

26/11/2023

After lengthy deliberation, the decision has been made to discontinue publishing the Seward Journal at the end of the month.

18/11/2023

The Seward High School boys’ swim team put in an extraordinary performance at the recent ASAA State Championships.

17/11/2023

2023 has already proven to be a banner year for Seward schools, with state titles for both the high school football team and the girls’ cross-country team. Also noteworthy this year was the July arrival of a new principal for Seward Elementary. Matt…

2023 has already proven to be a banner year for Seward schools, with state titles for both the high school football team and the girls’ cross-country team. Also noteworthy this

16/11/2023

The winter storms that struck last Wednesday dumped heaps of snow on the Kenai Peninsula, leaving thousands powerless throughout the borough. The outage that affected all Seward Electric Service (SES) customers occurred at 12:20 a.m. Thursday mornin…

The winter storms that struck last Wednesday dumped heaps of snow on the Kenai Peninsula, leaving thousands powerless throughout the borough. The outage that affected all Seward Electric Service (SES)

15/11/2023

The epic ten-day sojourn to Seward’s sister city of Obihiro, Japan ended last week, bringing to a close all planned delegation visits for the 55th year of the sister city exchange program. In total, five representatives from the city, their spouses,…

The epic ten-day sojourn to Seward’s sister city of Obihiro, Japan ended last week, bringing to a close all planned delegation visits for the 55th year of the sister city

14/11/2023

The Kenai Peninsula Borough is scheduled to test the warning sirens in Seward and Lowell Point on Wednesday, November 15. Times of the tests have not been announced.

12/11/2023

One hundred years ago, a group of men sailed to the northern coast of Alaska to find a land mass rumored to protrude from the Arctic Ocean. They did not find the land. After wintering in the north, everyone hurried back to warmer places. Except for …

One hundred years ago, a group of men sailed to the northern coast of Alaska to find a land mass rumored to protrude from the Arctic Ocean. They did not

09/11/2023

Clara Brown was a single mom living in Seward when the COVID-19 pandemic struck. Already struggling to make ends meet, she now was falling behind on rent. Afraid she would be evicted; Brown didn’t know where to turn.

Clara Brown was a single mom living in Seward when the COVID-19 pandemic struck. Already struggling to make ends meet, she now was falling behind on rent. Afraid she would

09/11/2023

Last Saturday, Nov. 4, a group of ten Seward Iditarod Trail Blazer (SITB) volunteers came together to build a bridge over the stream unofficially known as Hollingsworth Creek, forming a new crossing along the historic Iditarod trail, approximately 1…

Last Saturday, Nov. 4, a group of ten Seward Iditarod Trail Blazer (SITB) volunteers came together to build a bridge over the stream unofficially known as Hollingsworth Creek, forming a

09/11/2023

Veterans and families of veterans are invited to a Veterans Day program at the elementary school Thursday, Nov. 9, at 9:30 a.m. As always, it will be a fun time for all! Come on out and support the kids as they honor our veterans by singing our serv…

Veterans and families of veterans are invited to a Veterans Day program at the elementary school Thursday, Nov. 9, at 9:30 a.m. As always, it will be a fun time

05/11/2023

“We found microplastics in every single rain sample (gathered in Juneau),” Sonia Nagorski told a group of people listening to her talk at the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting in New Orleans two winters ago.

“We found microplastics in every single rain sample (gathered in Juneau),” Sonia Nagorski told a group of people listening to her talk at the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting in

04/11/2023

A 30-foot irregular mural depicting five sea lions has been erected on the north side of the Gateway Hotel. The hard-coated aluminum mural is the companion piece to the whale mural that has adorned the hotel’s southern side since 2021. Designed by L…

A 30-foot irregular mural depicting five sea lions has been erected on the north side of the Gateway Hotel. The hard-coated aluminum mural is the companion piece to the whale

04/11/2023

Cooper Landing Emergency Services (CLES) has received a grant from the Seward Community Foundation for water rescue equipment. The $4,500 grant will improve their ability to assist those experience an emergency on the water.

Cooper Landing Emergency Services (CLES) has received a grant from the Seward Community Foundation for water rescue equipment. The $4,500 grant will improve their ability to assist those experience an

04/11/2023

Seward High School Theatre Collective is presenting “Little Women” beginning Friday Oct. 27. Performances Friday and Saturday, Oct. 27-28 and Nov. 3-4 at 7 p.m. and on Sundays, Oct. 29 and Nov. 5 at 2 p.m.

Seward High School Theatre Collective is presenting “Little Women” beginning Friday Oct. 27. Performances Friday and Saturday, Oct. 27-28 and Nov. 3-4 at 7 p.m. and on Sundays, Oct. 29

03/11/2023

Join HYPER for a licensed childcare provider information session on Friday, Nov. 3, 6-9 p.m. at the Breeze Inn to learn about opportunities to become a licensed child care provider.

03/11/2023

Efforts are underway to bring a long-term veterinarian to Seward, capable of addressing the many needs of the city’s animal shelter. Since moving into their new Sea Lion Avenue facility, animal control officers have contacted veterinarians across th…

Efforts are underway to bring a long-term veterinarian to Seward, capable of addressing the many needs of the city’s animal shelter. Since moving into their new Sea Lion Avenue facility,

03/11/2023

The Seward Community Health Center will be doing “Health Talks with Harsha”.

The Seward Community Health Center will be doing “Health Talks with Harsha”.

03/11/2023

The Big Beach Bicycle Co-op will host an “Intro to Bike Maintenance” class with an industry certified bike mechanic, Charlie Lowell, of the Susitna Bicycle Institute (SBI), based out of Anchorage. During the workshop Charlie will go over bicycle mai…

The Big Beach Bicycle Co-op will host an “Intro to Bike Maintenance” class with an industry certified bike mechanic, Charlie Lowell, of the Susitna Bicycle Institute (SBI), based out of

02/11/2023

On the heels of its successful staging of Cinderella last April, the Seward High School Theatre Collective (SHSTC) is now midway through the run of its newest production – Little Women, adapted for the stage by Kate Hamill. Directed by SHS Drama Adv…

On the heels of its successful staging of Cinderella last April, the Seward High School Theatre Collective (SHSTC) is now midway through the run of its newest production – Little

29/10/2023

Seward Area Quilters are bringing comfort and warmth to local area older Alaskans, as they distribute original and creative lap quilts throughout Seward.

29/10/2023

I guess you could say that the senior center is now middle aged, celebrating 45 years of senior services for the benefit of older Alaskans.

28/10/2023

The Providence Seward Medical Center (PSMC) imaging suite now features the capability to provide mammograms. Announced on Oct. 12, the new The Hologic 3Dimensions Mammography System employs the latest technology to provide accurate, safe screenings …

The Providence Seward Medical Center (PSMC) imaging suite now features the capability to provide mammograms. Announced on Oct. 12, the new The Hologic 3Dimensions Mammography System employs the latest technology