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The Kenai Peninsula is a large peninsula jutting from the southern coast of Alaska in the United States. The name Kenai is probably derived from Kenayskaya, the Russian name for the Cook Inlet, which borders the peninsula to the west. It extends approximately 150 miles (240 km) southwest from the Chugach Mountains, south of Anchorage. It is separated from the mainland on the west by the Cook Inlet and on the east by the Prince William Sound. Most of the peninsula is part of the Kenai Peninsula Borough.

The glacier-covered Kenai Mountains (7,000 ft/2,130 m) run along the southeast spine of the peninsula along the coast of the Gulf of Alaska. Much of the range is within Kenai Fjords National Park. The northwest coast along the Cook Inlet is flatter and marshy, dotted with numerous small lakes such as Bear Lake. Several larger lakes extend through the interior of the peninsula, including Skilak Lake and Tustumena Lake. Rivers include the Kenai River, famous for its salmon population, as well as the Russian River, the Kasilof River, and Anchor River. Kachemak Bay, a small inlet off the larger Cook Inlet, extends into the peninsula's southwest end, much of which is part of Kachemak Bay State Park

The Kenai Peninsula is littered with glaciers on its eastern portion. It is home to both the Sargent Icefield and Harding Icefields and numerous glaciers that spawn off them.

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An eclectic assortment of treasures awaits at the Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce Groovy Grapes wine tasting and fundraiser auction. The gala event is Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. at Eagle River Lions C...

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Amount of 2008 Permanent Fund Dividend Check Announced

Sep 5, 2008 6:45 pm

The wait is over - if you've been looking forward to knowing the amount of the 2008 Permanent Fund Dividend check. The amount was released this morning, during a news conference in Anchorage.

Wasilla Reacts to Palin's Speech

Sep 4, 2008 8:15 am

Residents of Gov. Palin's own hometown were among those across the nation to watch her vice-presidential acceptance speech Wednesday night. Wasilla locals packed the room for a "rally in the vall...

Small Town in the Spotlight

Sep 3, 2008 7:45 am

More than 70,000 visitors head to Wasilla for the Iditarod every year -- already drawing worldwide-attention. Of course, now is a little different.

FBI Taped Senator Stevens' Phone Calls

Sep 2, 2008 11:45 pm

Attorneys for Sen. Ted Stevens say the FBI recorded more than 100 of the Republican lawmaker's phone conversations. Jurors could hear those calls later this month when Stevens stands trial on charges ...

McCain: Obama Campaign Is Smearing Gov. Palin's Record

Sep 2, 2008 11:45 pm

John McCain's campaign says Barack Obama's campaign has been spreading "smears" about Alaska Governor Sarah Palin's past political affiliations. At issue are claims by members of the Alaskan...

Levi Johnston to join Palin family at convention

Sep 2, 2008 11:45 pm

Bristol Palin's boyfriend plans to join the family of the Republican vice presidential candidate at the GOP convention. Levi Johnston's mother said her 18-year-old son left Alaska today to join the Pa...

Palins Say Teenage Daughter is Pregnant

Sep 1, 2008 10:00 pm

Governor Sarah Palin announced today that their teenage daughter Bristol, age 17, is pregnant. The Palin family is in St. Paul, Minnesota, today, for the Republican National Convention.

Palin Hires Private Attorney

Sep 1, 2008 9:45 pm

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the GOP vice presidential candidate, has hired a private practice attorney to defend her and members of her staff in the investigation into the firing of her public safety com...

Text messaging while driving now illegal in Alaska

Sep 1, 2008 9:45 pm

Driving-while-typing is now illegal in Alaska. The state's ban on text messaging while driving officially took effect Monday. It's still legal to read text messages while driving, but not to type them...

Energy Rebate Is Taxable Income

Sep 1, 2008 9:45 pm

Some Alaskans may find their $1,200 energy rebate whittled down to nothing. The one-time cash payout is being combined with the Alaska Permanent Fund dividend in a single payment and, like the dividen...

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Health officials report big jump in unusual intestinal infection

Sep 7, 2008 7:52 am

More than two dozen people have been diagnosed with a specific kind of intestinal infection.

Seat-belted passengers survive car-destroying accident

Sep 7, 2008 7:51 am

A car that swung out of control on the Seward Highway at Milepost 109 near McHugh Creek was destroyed Friday evening when it slammed into a rock wall. But the vehicle's two passengers -- both of whom ...

Ralph Nader to be on November's presidential ballot in Alaska

Sep 7, 2008 7:51 am

Independent candidate Ralph Nader will appear with his running mate on the Alaska ballot for president.

Alaska bird population has unique strategies

Sep 7, 2008 6:51 am

One of my favorite lectures so far in 2008 was by Susan Sharbaugh, senior scientist at the Alaska Bird Observatory and steadfast Seattle Mariners fan.

Close elections part of the game for Alaska voters

Sep 6, 2008 1:46 pm

The Republican primary near draw between Rep. Don Young and Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell is unusually close for a statewide race, but Alaskans have a history of divvying up their votes so evenly that it take...

Fresh from convention, Palin finds fans

Sep 6, 2008 1:46 pm

WASHINGTON -- Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin began the shoe leather campaign for the vice presidency Friday, hitting the campaign trail in Wisconsin and Michigan with fresh with energy from the get-to-know-m...

Subpoenas expected in Monegan firing case

Sep 6, 2008 1:36 pm

Alaska state legislators are preparing to issue subpoenas as part of an investigation into Gov. Sarah Palin's handling of the "troopergate" affair, but Palin herself won't be hit with one.

Record dividends have high tax obligation

Sep 6, 2008 12:16 pm

A record-busting $3,269 for every eligible Alaskan.

Wooten tells CNN he made mistakes

Sep 6, 2008 10:22 am

Embattled state Trooper Mike Wooten, in an interview aired Friday on the CNN cable news network, admitted he'd made some mistakes and is feeling stress from having his troubles with the Palin family s...

Young widens slim lead over Parnell

Sep 6, 2008 10:21 am

Rep. Don Young's ever so slender lead over Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell in the Republican primary for Alaska's seat in the U.S. House first narrowed and then grew wider Friday night as elections workers coun...

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