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A Day to Remember in Seward

For most of us, Memorial Day 2012 Seward marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Edward Palomba Puts Service Above Self

This week's hero is making a difference on a local level. As the chairman of the Children’s Accessible Playground Committee, Edward Palomba has put in his share of...

Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Seward, Alaska with AmericanTowns Seward Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Kenai Peninsula County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Seward organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Seward is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when you...

Weekend Activities in and around Seward

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Seward area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Alaska’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Seward in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Alaska is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent talk...

An Invitation to our Seward Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Seward, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Alaska

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Alaska Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

Seward Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

The Power of a Single Vote - Seward Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Seward elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all politics...

Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Alaska AK

Alaska Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Alaska. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local...

Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Seward and across the country. With...

Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Alaska AK

We have the best Alaska apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Alaska. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms in and...

July 4th Mount Marathon Race

The Mount Marathon Race® is an annual footrace featuring a climb and descent on Mt. Marathon (3,022 feet in elevation). Participants race a mile and a half up and a mile...

Seward residents cited for marijuana possession

A Seward resident and a minor were cited for marijuana possession on May 13.

May 21 Law and Order

Any charges reported are merely accusations and the defendant and/or defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

13 indigenous grandmothers bring healing spirit to Alaska

A Yup'ik Eskimo tribal doctor, a member of the International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers, welcomed with prayer and song today several hundred people there for a...

Troopers: Kwigillingok man charged after repeatedly shooting musk-ox in head with .22

Friend allegedly wounded one of the animals by repeatedly shooting it in the head with a .22 caliber rifle. The animal did not die and and had to be dispatched by local...

Native artists plan to promote heritage with Rasmuson awards

They're just three artists from a list of 31 who took home a piece of Rasmuson Foundation generosity on Wednesday totaling almost a quarter of a million dollars.

Bristol Bay rivers added to list of most endangered

Rivers and tributaries of Bristol Bay, home of the world's largest run of wild sockeye salmon, have been added to the list of America's most endangered rivers, in a...

Palin's mixed messages missed truth, Monegan says

Walt Monegan, the state's former Department of Public Safety commissioner, recently spoke with Alaska Newspapers about his new role as the Alaska Native Justice Center...

Final clam diggers found deceased

Coast Guard rescue crews located the last two missing men deceased at 11 a.m. near the beach at Polly Creek Wednesday.

UAF researchers eye Sikuliaq science possibilities

The ice-capable research vessel is slated to hit Alaska waters in June 2012

Mt. Marathon volunteers

Want to be part of the most famous footrace in Alaska--and a legendary Seward event recently inducted into the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame--whether or not you plan to conquer the...

KPB Assembly report

With a full agenda and much public testimony, the May 17 Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly meeting went to the statutory limit of midnight without finishing, and so we will...

Chickaloon Natives file complaint against Usibelli Coal Mine

A complaint filed in early May with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development alleges that exploratory activities of the Usibelli Coal Mine are adversely affecting...

Deceased men found during search for clam diggers

Coast Guard rescue crews responding to a report of four missing clam diggers southwest of Kalgin Island in Cook Inlet discovered two men deceased more than 1,700 yards from the...

New Fish & Game commissioner looks to connect with public

Alaska Newspapers caught up with newly minted Alaska Fish & Game Commissioner Cora Campbell to ask her a few questions.

Troopers: Drunken walrus poachers from Togiak caught on film

The men then proceeded to remove only the ivory tusks of the dead animal before departing the area in the direction of Togiak Village. Both men were drunk, troopers said.

Join the world, and stop smoking

World No Tobacco Day is May 31. Quite possibly, it can be a life-changing moment that impacts more than just the person who quits.

Adelmann doubles up at region meet

Not a lot of athletes will tinker with their technique before a competition, but Tessa Adelmann wasn't scared.

Gillespie, Buchanan claim region titles

Seward seniors run to 400 meter and 300 meter hurdle victories

Think Pink

Seward triathlon brings out the "pink" in athletes and family members

2011 Reapportionment Committee

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Reapportionment Committee will hold a meeting on Thursday, May 19.

Reward offered for Bering Sea crab tags

Find a tagged crab and win a hat, plus maybe a $200 reward.

Height of achievement, because 'it's there'

The reasons for climbing mountains are basic, but that's not a good-enough explanation for everyone.

Seward student recieves BP scholarship

Seward High School student James Logan is among 25 Alaska high school seniors who will each receive a $4,000 scholarship from the BP Principals' and Commissioner's...

Community invited to reception at museum

The Resurrection Bay Historical Society will be holding a reception at 7 p.m. May 26 at the Seward Museum for Betty Rosness, the wife of the late Lt. Colonel Joseph Henry...

Floyd named Seward branch manager

First National Bank Alaska's Board of Directors recently appointed loan officer Garrett Floyd a branch manager and assigned him to the Seward branch.

Begich praises NOAA sacrifices for nation

Sen. Mark Begich, D-Alaska last night saluted the sacrifices of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Commissioned Officer Corps and their families as...

Accidental gunshot at shooting range

On May 13, Cooper Landing Alaska State Troopers and Cooper Landing Volunteer EMS responded to the Cooper Landing gun range following a report of male with a wound to the chest.

A vocal celebration

Choirs host Music in May concert

Music in May

Choir hosts a celebration of song

New safety video aims to prevent drownings at sea

Man overboard!

SBA appoints Alaska Growth Capital CEO to advisory board

WASHINGTON - Fifteen individuals from across the country, including former Bethel mayor Hugh Short, have been appointed to the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA)...

SeaLife Center welcomes stranded harbor seal

Gouda weighs 15 pounds and is fed five times a day.

American Lung Association contest seeks stories on battles with tobacco

The American Lung Association in Alaska, as part of the State of Alaska Tobacco Prevention and Control Program (SOA TPC), unveiled a new contest as part of their successful Dear...