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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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U.S. House Race Too Close to Call for Republicans

Aug 28, 2008 7:45 am

Just 152 votes separate incumbent Congressman Don Young and challenger Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell in the GOP primary race for the U.S. House seat.

U.S. Senate Candidates Pick Up Endorsements

Aug 28, 2008 7:45 am

The two challengers for Alaska's U.S. Senate seat both picked up endorsements Wednesday in Anchorage. The Anchorage Police Department Employee Association, a union representing more than 500 public sa...

Ballot Mishap in South Anchorage

Aug 28, 2008 7:30 am

There was a mishap at the polls today in South Anchorage for a voter who asked for a Republican ballot only to find it had already been filled out. Turns out it was both a voter and poll-worker error.

Last Push for Campaigns

Aug 28, 2008 7:30 am

Today was the last push for campaigning -- especially for those who were facing a very closely contested race. Don't forget, there are also some contentious ballot measures being decided today.

2008 State Fair

Aug 22, 2008 7:15 pm

Alaska's 50th State Fair begins in Fairbanks on Thursday. For those looking to partake in all the fun and excitement the following links provide all the necessary schedule information.

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Measure 4 supporters regroup

Aug 28, 2008 12:07 pm

The day after voters failed to pass Ballot Measure 4, initiative supporters were regrouping, trying to come up with strategy for fighting the mining industry and the Pebble Mine, a huge copper and gol...

Last ones standing: Stevens looks ahead

Aug 28, 2008 12:03 pm

The day after beating six challengers in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate, Sen. Ted Stevens talked Wednesday about his next challenge: Defending his seat against Democratic Anchorage Mayor Mark ...

Last ones standing: Begich looks ahead

Aug 28, 2008 12:03 pm

Mayor Mark Begich clobbered this two opponents in Tuesday's Democratic primary election for U.S. Senate.

Begich, Stevens ring up campaign endorsements

Aug 28, 2008 12:03 pm

Republican Sen. Ted Stevens and his opponent in the November general election for U.S. Senate, Democratic Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich, each announced endorsements Wednesday.

Young barely leads Parnell

Aug 28, 2008 11:48 am

U.S. Rep. Don Young maintained a slim lead over Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell Wednesday in the fight to be the Republican candidate for U.S. House. But a winner won't be known for at least two weeks.

Musk ox gores prized sled dog

Aug 28, 2008 11:48 am

A musk ox raging through Cyrus Harris' dog yard took two shots from a high-powered rifle before turning on the musher, who squeezed off another round as the foundering beast tripped on some brush and ...

Arctic sea ice drops to second-lowest level on record

Aug 28, 2008 11:48 am

WASHINGTON -- More ominous signs Wednesday have scientists saying that a global warming "tipping point" in the Arctic seems to be happening before their eyes: Sea ice in the Arctic Ocean is ...

Kenai seafood plant agrees to pollution fine

Aug 28, 2008 9:19 am

A small Kenai seafood processor has agreed to pay a $38,000 penalty to settle allegations that it violated the federal Clean Water Act by polluting the Kenai River.

Arctic waters at center of dispute

Aug 28, 2008 9:19 am

TUKTOYAKTUK, Northwest Territories -- Canada's prime minister moved to firm up control of disputed Arctic waters Wednesday by announcing stricter registration requirements for ships sailing in the Nor...

Police search for man wanted on felony charges

Aug 28, 2008 9:18 am

Anchorage police are looking for Juan Manuel Mendiola, who is wanted for violating release conditions on multiple felony charges, including assault, misconduct involving weapons, felony DUI, forgery, ...

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