Increased seismic activity has been recorded at Mount Spurr Volcano in Alaska, prompting the Alaska Volcano Observatory to raise its alert level. This activity includes low-magnitude, shallow earthquakes near the summit.

From the images shared, these appear to be Philemona, a freshwater parasite. Philomena is a food quality concern but is Not considered a human health concern. With proper preparation, the salmon is safe to eat.

A second seal pup has been rescued on Kenai Beach, marking the fourth such case for the Alaska SeaLife Center's Wildlife Response Program.

An immunocompromised man from Kenai Peninsula is the first known fatality from the Alaskapox virus, a rare zoonotic disease primarily transmitted through animal contact.

Kenai City Council members approved the city’s five-year capital improvement plan Wednesday

About 10% of our catch during dip net fishing at mouth of Kenai River was harboring these worms.

Invasive pigeons have made their way out of Alaska's large cities to fish camps on the west side of Cook Inlet.

Heavy seas caused an Offshore System Kenai (OSK) earth and fill dock, with fuel lines, to collapse. The U.S. Coast Guard says about 300 gallons of diesel fuel was spilled when fuel lines were ruptured.

Fireweed observed with flat, curled stem and many buds, indicating fasciation.

Elodea was discovered in Alexander Lake in 2014 by researchers checking minnow traps. At the time, it covered 20 percent of the lake but now has spread to 90 percent.

It’s not dangerous at this point to drive on the Sterling Highway, though smoke may reduce visibility.

Both sides of Cook Inlet are eroding near Tyonek. The erosion is reaching old and new growth trees, and causing more debris to fall in to the Inlet, which easily get caught in set nets.

Over the last two years, an outbreak has affected more than 500,000 acres of forest.

Weak returns forced the latest restriction. Good news: Sockeye fishing at the Russian River is forecast to be good.

The Kenai Municipal Airport and the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport have both experienced heavy delays, cancellations, and re-routed flights over the past week. 

One important factor is the depth of the lake. But there are other variables too.

Funnel cloud photographed from the air while flying near Flathorn Lake

Since Les Anderson landed a 97-pound Kenai king in 1985, the prized fish has been harder to find and smaller. Is there something we all can do to help reverse the trend?

he Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced restrictions Thursday for king salmon fishing in the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers. King runs to the Kenai and Kasilof continue their recent trend of expected low returns.

Saltwater fishery officials are reporting a resurgence of a mysterious condition that's bound to turn the stomachs of anglers -- mushy halibut syndrome. Alaska Department of Fish and Game's Barbi Failor said the department is receiving more reports of mushy fish caught by sport fishermen all over Cook Inlet.