Thank you
Thank You All for your support in keeping my craziness alive again this spring . I enjoy seeing plants growing and seeing others enjoying them also. By Gods will, I’ll being doing this again next spring. A BIG THANK YOU!
Sharon Koecher
smskoecher@yahoo.com
+19075990066
East Cook Inlet Sport and Personal Use Razor Clam Fisheries Will Remain Closed for 2026
(Homer) – The Alaska Department of Fish and Game conducted razor clam abundance surveys at both Ninilchik and Clam Gulch beaches in April and May 2026. Preliminary results have found the abundance of adult (≥80mm) clams to be at historical lows and below the threshold required to open the fishery in both areas. Therefore, the sport and personal use razor clam fisheries in east Cook Inlet will remain closed through the remainder of 2026 and at least until abundance is assessed in the spring of 2027.
In the Ninilchik area, razor clam abundance was assessed at the south beach and the adult abundance was approximately 31,000 clams, which is 87% below the abundance threshold to open the limited fishery in the Ninilchik area. In the Clam Gulch area, razor clam abundance was assessed at the north beach and the adult abundance was approximately 45,000 clams, which is the lowest observed adult abundance for this location and is 95% below the fishery threshold. Additionally, the abundance of juvenile clams at both locations was also well below average. These results suggest high rates of natural mortality and poor recruitment of new cohorts to these beaches and will likely lead to the fishery remaining closed for several more years. The causes of these conditions remain unknown but likely include effects from habitat changes and predation.
“Razor clam numbers are not improving in east Cook Inlet, despite the fishery closure” said Lower Cook Inlet Area Management Biologist Mike Booz. “The best option for digging razor clams this season will be the Polly Creek and Crescent River Bar beaches in West Cook Inlet.”
For additional information, please contact Area Management Biologist Mike Booz or Assistant Area Management Biologist Holly Dickson at (907) 235-8191.
Cooper Landing Advisory Planning Commission June 3, 2026 Meeting Cancelled
Lacking agenda items from the Kenai Peninsula Borough, the June 3, 2026 regularly scheduled meeting of the Cooper Landing Advisory Planning Commission is cancelled. Our next scheduled meeting is on July 15th.
To submit comments:
Contact the Cooper Landing APC at:
For email visit: Cooper Landing APC Scroll down and select, “Send a message to the Cooper Landing APC Commissioners”.
Send USPS mail to: Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Department, Attn: CLAPC 144 N Binkley, Soldotna, AK 99669
Free
I have several outdoor flower boxes, pots and plastic hanging baskets I am no longer using. If you would like some, or all of them give me a call 907-519-8897 to pick them up. I have 4-two foot long, wooden boxes about 8” high, and 4 wooden octagon planters – that match in color and style. I have several sizes and colors of plastic floor pots and hanging baskets also. Free to anyone. Linda Gephardt
Celebration of Life for Roger Elkins
There will be a Celebration of Life for Roger Elkins on Sunday, June 7th at the Cooper Landing Community Hall from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Open to all friends of Roger! Potluck snacks.
Summer Library Hours
Monday 1-3pm
Tuesday 1-3pm (Please note the Tuesday afternoon hours have changed for summer.)
Wednesday 1-3pm
Thursday 1-3pm
Friday 1-3pm
Saturday 11am-2pm
Want to learn how to play Mah Jongg? Already know how? You’re welcome, too!
Join us for fun while Elizabeth Loewecke teaches you how to play. Tuesdays, June 9, 16, 23 and 30, 1-3pm. Space reserved for four players. The first Tuesday will be instruction, the next three Tuesdays will be guided play and fun!
We will be learning using the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL), rules. Their cards for the games can be purchased through their website. I will have four cards we can use for now. I will also supply the tiles, mat, racks, and dice, just bring yourself!
Mah Jongg (also spelled mahjong) translates literally to “sparrow” in Chinese. The name refers to the sound of the tiles being shuffled, which is said to resemble the chattering of sparrows. Sparrows also historically feature on the “Bamboo 1” tile.
Game Background
The Basics: It is a game of strategy, skill, and luck typically played with four players using a set of 136 or 144 tiles adorned with Chinese characters and symbols.
Winning Call: Declaring “Mahjong!” is how a player announces they have successfully matched their tiles into a winning configuration.
History: Originating in 19th-century China, the name “Mah-Jongg” was trademarked in the 1920s by an American who helped popularize it globally.
What can you do to prepare?
There are some great online tutorials. Just do an internet search. Southern Sparrow is a YouTuber with great teaching skills. https://mahjong4friends.com is a free practice site.
This is NOT the matching tile game we have all enjoyed on our phones.
I started playing to keep my cognition sharp as I age and I have noted an improvement! I have also noted improved attention and alertness. This is a fun, social game, so come learn!
Summer Reading Program for Children
June 10 – August 5
Wednesdays, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
The Cooper Landing Community Library is hosting a weekly summer reading program for children every Wednesday throughout the summer. Enjoy storytime, fun activities, and exciting reading incentives! Help make reading a joyful part of your child’s summer.
Children under the age of seven must be accompanied by an adult (either in the building or on the Community Club property). If your child doesn’t have a library card yet, you can help them sign up for one here.
Book Club
In-Person meetings:
June 16 – The Proving Ground by Michael Connelly
July 21 – My Friends by Fredrik Backmann
August 11 – Patriot by Alexei Navalny
Please email cooperlandinglibrary@gmail.com to be added to the Book Club email list.
Newspapers, ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines with your library card!
Our library continues its membership in the Alaska Library Network, which gives our patrons access to the Alaska Digital Library and the Libby app. Thanks to a grant from the Atwood Foundation, we also now have access to America’s News from NewsBank. This includes current and archived articles from the Peninsula Clarion, the Anchorage Daily News, and other regional and national sources. Patrons can use it anytime, from home, simply by logging in with their library card number and password.
Email cooperlandinglibrary@gmail.com for assistance. We can also help with renewing your card if your access is currently blocked.
GWIN’S LODGE $5.50 all drafts $3 PBR RAINIER
Gwin’s Lodge is open 10am till 8PM with breakfast served till 2PM. Chicken fried steak and breakfast burritos are popular among the traditional items. The Halibut and chips are fantastic and are only $29. PRIME RIBEYE is delicious at only $36.
24 Beer Garden LIVE music dates are attached… this week features:
Seth Malone Band 7pm
7:00 PM Thu, June 4, 2026
Jesse James Band
7:00 PM Sat, June 6, 2026
Rob at Store… since 2004! 907-398-3987
Let me know if you’re hearing any B S as I want to know. Consider actual facts please before giving merit to made up stories and malicious agendas vs me and the truth. Thank you! Keith at 907-398-3985
Summer AA Meetings in Cooper Landing!
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held at the Baptist Church annex on Saturday mornings at 9am and on Tuesday nights at 7pm. These are open 12-step meetings. Seasonal workers and visitors welcome! If you are curious or think you might have an issue with drinking or other addictions, come join us. The church is located at the corner of Snug Harbor Road and the Sterling Highway, next to the CL Emergency Services building. For more information, call (907)299-2855 or (907)244-3347