| Division of Sport Fish Israel Payton, Director Anchorage Headquarters Office 333 Raspberry Road Anchorage, AK 99518 |  | Alaska Department of Fish and Game Doug Vincent-Lang, Commissioner P.O. Box 115526 Juneau, AK 99811-5526 www.adfg.alaska.gov |
| Advisory Announcement (Released: July 27, 2026 – Expires: July 31, 2026) | CONTACT: Patrick Fowler Cook Inlet Management Coordinator (907) 267-2415 | |
Kenai River Personal Use Dip Net Fishery Open 24 Hours Per Day
(Soldotna) – The Kenai River personal use dip net fishery will be open 24 hours per day, beginning 11:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 28 through 11:59 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2026.
As of July 26, the total run projection for Kenai River sockeye salmon is 3 million. In accordance with The Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Salmon Fishery Management Plan the hours open to dipnetting in the Kenai River personal use fishery may be extended to 24 hours per day if ADF&G determines the abundance of late-run Kenai River sockeye salmon exceeds 2.3 million fish.
A 2026 Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use permit and a resident sport fishing license are required and must be on your person while dipnetting. Only Alaska residents may participate in this fishery. Dipnet permits are available at local ADF&G offices, the ADF&G online store, and at participating vendors. Only one Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use permit is allowed per household. Participants are reminded that retention of king salmon is prohibited, and any king salmon caught must be returned to the water immediately.
Please respect all private property adjacent to public beaches and follow applicable rules and regulations when on lands owned by the City of Kenai.
For additional information, please contact the Soldotna Fish and Game office at (907) 262-3968.
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Free pop-up Music @ Cooper Landing Brewery
Natalie Gelman is performing in the beer garden from 5-8pm today, Thursday July 30th. Come enjoy some tunes and a few brews, it will be a great time!
| (Released: July 28, 2026 – Expires: September 30, 2026) | CONTACT: Jessica Johnson Streambank Rehabilitation Coordinator (907) 267-2403 |
Proposals Sought for the 2027 Kenai Peninsula Habitat Rehabilitation & Protection Cost-Share Program
(Soldotna) – The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G), Division of Sport Fish is currently accepting proposals for the 2027 Kenai Peninsula Habitat Rehabilitation & Protection Cost-Share Program. The submission deadline is 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
The Kenai Peninsula Habitat Rehabilitation & Protection Cost-Share Program, administered cooperatively by ADF&G and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), offers financial incentives and educational outreach to private landowners and public land managers. The program provides technical expertise on streambank rehabilitation, state and federal permitting assistance, and funding for salmon habitat rehabilitation and protection projects along streambanks on the Kenai Peninsula. Funds are limited and not all projects can be funded; however, selected landowners could have up to 50% of the cost of their project reimbursed. Additionally, ADF&G staff provide educational opportunities for landowners, public land managers, and the public to learn about streambank rehabilitation techniques and the value of fish habitat. The program uses proven bioengineering techniques, including coir logs, willow plantings, cabled spruce trees, rootwads, and elevated light penetrating walkways, to help stabilize, revegetate, and rehabilitate streambanks.
“Summer is here and the salmon have returned to the rivers, and landowners are inviting friends and family to fish from their property to fill their freezers full of salmon. Now is the time that they start to notice erosional issues along their bank,” Habitat Biologist Jessica Johnson, said. “Landowners who participate in the program will learn the importance of healthy streambanks and they will be doing their part to support and maintain healthy juvenile salmon habitat and populations.”
For additional information, contact Streambank Rehabilitation Coordinator Jessica Johnson at (907) 267-2403 or by email at DFG.DSF.StreambankRehab@alaska.gov. Additional information is also available on the ADF&G Cost-Share Program website.
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Cooper Landing Advisory Planning Commission August 5, 2026 Meeting
COOPER LANDING ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
LOCATION: COOPER LANDING COMMUNITY HALL AND ZOOM TELECONFERENCE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026
6:00 PM
TENTATIVE AGENDA
The August 5, 2026 meeting will be both physically open to the public at the Cooper Landing Community Hall at 18511 Bean Creek Road, Cooper Landing, AK and available for online or telephone participation. To join the meeting from a computer, visit https://zoom.us/j/2045581076. To attend the Zoom meeting by telephone, call toll free 888 788 0099 or 877-853-5247 and use the Meeting ID 204 558 1076.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Election of Officers
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM APRIL 8, 2026 MEETING
BOROUGH BUSINESS
REPORTS: PLANNING
LAND MANAGEMENT
KPB 2026 General Land Sale Notice to APC
OLD BUSINESS if any
NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC COMMENT/PRESENTATION
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
For more information or to submit comments please contact:
Contact the Cooper Landing APC at:
For email visit: https://www.kpb.us/ On the upper right-hand side of the page is a box titled, “Search”. Search for, “Cooper Landing APC” and on the homepage expand “Send a message to the Cooper Landing APC Commissioners” tab.
Send USPS mail to: Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Department, Attn: CLAPC 144 N Binkley, Soldotna, AK 99669
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For Sale
saddlers dinning table with 5 chairs. 2 leafs that store in table. 90”/44 with leafs. 60”/44” without leafs. $400.
Roll top desk. $150.
Both items are in good condition. Text me and I can send pictures.
Lisa Dickinson
+19072026388
Eat Pretzels! Be Happy!!
LAST CHANCE THIS SEASON!
The countdown is on! Aurora Pantry Co.’s last day of the season is this Saturday, and we’d love to see you before we close until next year!
If you’ve been meaning to stop by, now’s the perfect time to treat yourself to one of our Alaskan-inspired favorites:
Giant loaded soft pretzels
Reindeer sausage dogs
Fresh Kenai River Berry Lemonade
Whether you’re a local, passing through, or have been saying, “I need to try that place!”—this is your chance!
SECRET VIP DEAL!
Mention this post when you order and receive 10% OFF your entire purchase!
Thank you to everyone who has supported us during our first season. We’ve loved meeting so many wonderful people and can’t wait to come back even better next year!
Aurora Pantry Co.
Located beside Lakeview Outfitters 19503 Sterling Highway, Cooper Landing, AK 99572
Come hungry…leave happy. And if you love what you try, tell your friends to hurry over before Saturday!
Life is short. Eat the pretzel !
GET READY FOR THE 2026 SALMON COOKOFF!
~in honor of the woman who started it all…LYNDA NUGENT!
Chefs are sharpening their knives, and recipes are emerging for this fun, fabulous, festive event of mouth-watering delectables as a ‘fun-draiser’ for the Cooper Landing Community Club!
Sunday, Aug. 16th, doors open at 5:30 and serving starts at 6:00!
We need chefs to enter the competition, and community donations of desserts, side dishes, and door prizes! Email or call one of us if you can help out by bringing a favorite dish to share! Exquisite culinary talent or grandma’s recipe are all perfect entries for the competition! New category this year, “Less is More”! It’s just for fundraising!
Tickets available starting Monday, Aug. 3rd at Wildman’s, Alaska Rivers Company, the Library, Princess RV Park, the Artisans Market, and Cookoff Committee members, Lorraine, Kristen H., Yvette, Cory Route, and Kim at the RV Park! $15 advance/$20 at the door! Kids eat free! Make sure to bring ‘folding money’ for the “Peoples Choice” award that will be decided by $$ in the cans!
Beer and wine for a donation!! Other beverages complimentary. Live music by Ayden See!
**Bid on the barely used Rad Rover 5 Ebike in the silent auction!!!
Come join us for this iconic, festive fundraising evening of Kenai River culinary magic!
Summer Library Hours
Monday 1-3pm
Tuesday 1-3pm
Wednesday 1-3pm
Thursday 1-3pm
Friday 1-3pm
Saturday 11am-2pm