Kenai Peninsula News

Alaska Quake Produces Prolonged Shaking, Small Tsunami

PERRYVILLE, Alaska (AP) — A powerful earthquake which struck just off Alaska’s southern coast caused prolonged shaking and prompted tsunami warnings that sent people scrambling for shelters. Residents reported only minor damage, but officials said that could change after sunrise …

Some Alaska Phones Beyond Danger Received Tsunami Warning

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Some Alaska residents received tsunami warnings on their cellphones following an earthquake earlier this week, including customers in the Anchorage area who were outside the potential danger zone. There was no concern over a tsunami reaching Anchorage, …

Seward Area Hit by Severe Flooding Due to Heavy Rain, Winds

KENAI, Alaska — The Seward area of Alaska experienced severe flooding as heavy rain and high winds hit the area over the weekend, officials said. Heavy equipment operators spent Friday and Saturday repairing berms along area waterways that were damaged …

Damage Estimate Due to Alaska Windstorm Exceeds $1.8M

A state disaster has been declared for the wind storms that knocked out power and caused damage throughout much of November on the Kenai Peninsula. Gov. Sean Parnell’s declaration on Monday allows state officials to open assistance programs for disaster …

Alaska Storm Damage Expected to Top $2M

An official with the Homer Electric Association expects this month’s wind storms on the Kenai Peninsula to wind up costing more than $2 million. Joe Gallagher tells the Peninsula Clarion that figure includes equipment and personnel costs to restore power. …