Police Beat: Sept. 22, 2009 Sep 22, 2009
Sept. 7, 3:30 a.m., Bogard Rd. near Copper Creek Rd.: John O. Rutherford, 25, Nikiski, arrested on warrant for failure to appear for trial on a trespassing charge. Bail: 200. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Common ground for unusual rivals: eight-man football Sep 20, 2009
So far, the Cougars have squared off against junior varsity teams from Homer, Nikiski, Kenai and Skyview, picking up wins over Nikiski and Skyview, losing to Homer and giving Kenai a good run during a scrimmage. Junior quarterback Joe Martishev Jr., who ran for a touchdown against Kenai, said football has provided a welcome outlet. (Anchorage Daily News)
'Evil this way comes': Michigan Militia founders try to rally Alaskans Sep 17, 2009
Norm Olson leans against his refurbished school bus in Alanson, Mich, in 2005, just before his move to Nikiski ... -- co-founder Norm Olson -- now living in Nikiski -- says he was disappointed in the turnout last week for his how-to meeting on forming an Alaska ... He and his Michigan partner Ray Southwell, also living in Nikiski, told the group Alaskans should be afraid of an impending world calamity. (Anchorage Daily News)
Short week for Anchorage football Sep 16, 2009
In the small-schools poll, Kenai, Eielson and Soldotna held onto the top three spots, while Kodiak moved up one spot to No. 4 and Nikiski entered the poll at No. 5. EAST VS SOUTH. (Anchorage Daily News)
Future of Nikiski LNG plant in limbo over gas supplies Sep 16, 2009
The owners of the LNG plant at Nikiski are still evaluating whether to apply for renewal of the federal export license that expires in March 2011, said Dan Clark, manager of Cook Inlet assets for Conoco Phillips ... During its recent renewal of the federal export license, the plant owners faced a barrage of questions regarding whether the Cook Inlet area still had a bi 00000C07 g enough storehouse of natural gas to supply both the Nikiski plant and regional gas and power utilities ... But, with... (Anchorage Daily News)
Eagles perched atop statewide football poll Sep 9, 2009
Monroe at Nikiski, 4:30 p.m.. Kodiak at Houston, 2 p.m.. (Anchorage Daily News)
Vehicle crosses Kenai Spur Road center line; driver dies Sep 8, 2009
One of his passengers, 19-year-old Cala Lott of Kenai, was taken to Central Peninsula Hospital, along with the driver of the Voyager: 53-year-old Tracy Atkins of Nikiski. Vincent's other passenger, a 16-year-old identified by troopers only as "T.G.," was taken to Providence Alaska Medical 00004000 Center in Anchorage. (Anchorage Daily News)
Legislators hesitant on plan to hire aide's spouse Sep 7, 2009
House Speaker Mike Chenault, a Nikiski Republican, said he's talked about it with Johnson and is comfortable with Higgins. But Rep. (Anchorage Daily News)
Alaska State Fair schedule Sep 3, 2009
In the center is J. D. Megchelsen of Nikiski, who owns the state record of 1,019 pounds in 2006. Related Stories. (Anchorage Daily News)
Crayola carrots add color to local markets Sep 2, 2009
Other items at the market include fresh baked goods, Matanuska Creamery dairy products, fresh oysters and frozen cod and halibut from Nikiski. For those looking to save a few dollars and spend some time in the field, new items at Pyrah's Pioneer Peak Farm include artichokes and large cabbage perfect for sauerkraut. (Anchorage Daily News)
Old man of motocross Aug 30, 2009
Anchorage Daily News. Daylight : 6:47 AM - 9:13 PM. (Anchorage Daily News)
Knights and Kardinals remain first in the polls Aug 26, 2009
In the small-school rankings, Kenai held onto the top spot by rolling past Nikiski 41-0. The only change in the small-school poll was the emergence of a new No. 5. (Anchorage Daily News)
Talkeetna Moose Dropping festival a little too popular Aug 24, 2009
The bridge-jumping turned from reckless to deadly Sunday afternoon when 22-year-old Jacob Larson of Nikiski jumped and disappeared. Troopers and volunteers searched but found nothing. (Anchorage Daily News)
Knights dominate Aug 22, 2009
In other action Friday, the Kenai Kardinals showed why they're the top-ranked team among small schools with a 41-0 shutout of Nikiski, one of three shutouts Friday ... Sophomore quarterback A.J. Hull threw for four touchdowns and ran for a fifth to power top-ranked Kenai's 41-0 shutout of host Nikiski ... Nikiski dropped to 1-2. (Anchorage Daily News)
Alaska students recount out-of-this-world experience Aug 21, 2009
Ben Kellie, Nikiski High School 2005 graduate, said working on a computer was difficult without gravity. Every time you press a key, you start to float away, he said. (Juneau Empire)
Photos: Mud Run takes off in Nikiski Aug 20, 2009
Nearly 80 runners competed in Saturday's third annual Elite Health & Fitness in Nikiski. That's up from about 50 competitors the year before and about 25 in the inaugural race. (Anchorage Daily News)
Upgrades set for Kenai Peninsula parks Aug 20, 2009
KENAI - Repair and construction work is expected to start Friday at a pair of Kenai Peninsula parks - one in Kasilof, the other in Nikiski ... KENAI - Repair and construction work is expected to start Friday at a pair of Kenai Peninsula parks - one in Kasilof, the other in Nikiski ... In Nikiski, the Stormy Lake Boat Launch at Captain Cook State Recreation Area will close through Sept. 15 for repairs. (Juneau Empire)
Legislature overrides Palin's veto on stimulus Aug 11, 2009
Speaker of the House Mike Chenault, R- Nikiski, center, formally opened the House of Representatives part of a special session in the Egan Center Aug. 10, 2009 ... Bob Buch, D-Anchorage; Mike Chenault, R-Nikiski; Sharon Cissna , D-Anchorage; Harry Crawford, D-Anchorage; Nancy Dahlstrom, R-Eagle River; Mike Doogan, D-Anchorage; Bryce Edgmon, D-Dillingham; Les Gara, D-Anchorage; Berta Gardner, D-Anchorage; Carl Gatto, R-Palmer; Max Gruenberg, D-Anchorage; David Guttenberg, D-Fairbanks; John... (Anchorage Daily News)
Shutout routs rule the day Aug 8, 2009
Fridays Results Kenai 47, Lathrop 0 Chugiak 37, East 0 Bartlett 39, Wasilla 0 Homer 27, Nikiski 0 Todays Games Thunder Mountain at Sitka, 11 a.m. Monroe at Delta, 4 p.m. Valdez at Skyview 2 p.m. Eielson at Seward 2 p.m. Houston at Eagle River, 2 p.m. (at Chugiak) Service at South, 4 p.m. (at Dimond) Soldotna vs. West 4 p.m., Anchorage Football Stadium North Pole at Colony, 4 p.m. Dimond at Palmer, 7 p.m. Kodiak at Barrow, TBA West Valley at Juneau, 8 p.m. ... Kenai... (Anchorage Daily News)
And the teams to beat will be... Aug 7, 2009
Friday Lathrop at Kenai, 6:30 p.m. Nikiski at Homer, 6:30 p.m. Chugiak at East, 7 p.m., Anchorage Football Stadium Bartlett at Wasilla, 7 p.m. Saturday Thunder Mountain at Sitka, 11 a.m. Delta at Monroe, 1 p.m. Valdez at Skyview 2 p.m. Eielson at Seward 2 p.m. Houston at Eagle River, 2 p.m. (at Chugiak) Service at South, 4 p.m. (at Dimond) Soldotna vs. West 4 p.m., AFS North Pole at Colony, 4 p.m. Dimond at Palmer, 7 p.m. Kodiak at Barrow, TBA West Valley at Juneau, 8 p.m. High school football... (Anchorage Daily News)
Coaching changes in the CIC Aug 6, 2009
Nikiski at Homer, 6:30 p.m.. Chugiak at East, 7 p.m.. (Anchorage Daily News)
Letters to the editor (8/5/09) Aug 5, 2009
Anchorage Daily News. Find out where the fish are biting, and share your knowledge. (Anchorage Daily News)
North Pole, Soldotna top preseason poll Aug 5, 2009
Kenai Peninsula teams -- Nikiski, Kenai and SoHi -- have won every small-schools title since the division was formed in 2000, but Brantley said he thinks this year's race could be more wide-open than most. "There's definitely a lot more horses in the race.". (Anchorage Daily News)
Get a taste of history, great produce Jul 29, 2009
Other items of interest at the market this week include tomatoes; fresh shelled peas from Hett's Farm; fresh rustic breads and baked goods; local Matanuska Creamery dairy products (including cheddar cheese, cheese curds and ice cream); fresh oysters, frozen rock cod and halibut from Nikiski; jams and jellies; and, for gardeners, compost tea. The Dinkels will have green beans, strawberries, zucchini, tomatoes, potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, sugar snap peas and other items at a variety of... (Anchorage Daily News)
Parnell has new style but old tests Jul 26, 2009
"He is making a bigger effort to communicate with us (than Palin did), particularly right now," said House Speaker Mike Chenault, a Nikiski Republican. But other legislators say Parnell got off to a bad start. (Anchorage Daily News)
Charles Lindbergh Hammond Jul 24, 2009
Lindy attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas, but longed for adventure, so in 1949, he and a friend (the late Jack Nicholas of Nikiski) drove to San Francisco, where they spent the winter, and in the summer of 1950 they drove the Alaska Highway to Anchorage ... When the opportunity arose at the Nikiski power plant, Lindy and Jane moved there in 1963 with their young family ... He is survived by his wife Jane of Palmer, and their three children and spouses: Jennie and Dick Weldin of... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Harnessing the wind in Nikiski Jul 24, 2009
His solution: install a wind turbine at his home in Nikiski. Now he's connected to the Homer Electric Association grid, and the wind is helping him save money. (Anchorage Daily News)
Fight turns deadly in Mountain View apartment Jul 22, 2009
Christensen's mother, Pam Lashley, said from her home in Nikiski that her son worked for AAA Moving and took a bus to his father's home in Wasilla but sometimes stayed with his friend at the Mountain View apartment. "I talked to him yesterday and was telling him that he should go to Wasilla and stay there," Lashley said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Moose Dropping Festival turns to mayhem Jul 16, 2009
Alaska State Troopers spokeswoman Megan Peters said Jacob Larson of Nikiski jumped from an Alaska Railroad trestle bridge into the Talkeetna River, just upstream from its confluence with the Susitna. She said the young man went around a bend and no one has seen him since. (Juneau Empire)
MOOSE FEST TURNS WILD Jul 14, 2009
TALKEETNA A Nikiski man was swept away in the Talkeetna River after what is normally a laid-back family event turned ugly ... Shortly before troopers got the 911 call, Jacob Larson, 22, of Nikiski, and two friends made the jump. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Talkeetna Moose Dropping festival turns to mayhem Jul 14, 2009
The most serious incident was when 22-year-old Jacob Larson, of Nikiski, jumped into the Susitna River at about 3:30 p.m. Sunday and disappeared. Troopers and volunteers have been looking for him but now believe he is dead, Peters said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Palin departure prompts new succession worries in Alaska Jul 13, 2009
Latest Political Stories. Latest World Stories. (Anchorage Daily News)
Inside Alaska business Jun 24, 2009
1 or P.O. Box 6973, Nikiski 99635, 907-776-7583 or. In Fairbanks -- Adult Learning Programs of Alaska, Tom Howard, MASST coordinator, 122 First Ave., Suite 201, Fairbanks 99701, 907-452-6434 or. (Anchorage Daily News)
Tug, barge collide; gasoline spills into Cook Inlet May 28, 2009
A Cook Inlet tug collided with a barge it was towing from a Nikiski dock on Wednesday morning, tearing an opening in the barge that leaked an unknown amount of unleaded gasoline into the inlet, the Coast Guard said ... A Coast Guard flight to the spill area, about a mile off Nikiski, late Wednesday morning did not turn up any evidence of gasoline in the water; the spilled gasoline -- which evaporates quickly -- has been deemed unrecoverable and not a significant concern to the environment, said... (Anchorage Daily News)
ACS edges Grace Christian for girls track title May 24, 2009
Team Scores -- 1) Anchorage Christian 92; 2) Grace Christian 86; 3) Sitka 59; 4) Haines 37; 5) Barrow 32; 6) Kenny Lake 30; 7) Nikiski 28; 8) Cook Inlet Academy 23; 9) Eielson 22; 10) Monroe Catholic 19; 11) Seward 18; 12) Valdez 17; 13) Glennallen 16; 14) Su Valley 11; 15) Tok 10; 16) Heritage Christian 8; 16) Petersburg 8; 18) Delta Junction 4; 19) Tri Valley 3; 20) Ninilchik 2; 20) Yakutat 2 ... 2, Chadwick, Eliza, Nikiski, 16 ... 2, Chadwick, Eliza, Nikiski, 49. (Anchorage Daily News)
Staying strong May 24, 2009
Soldotna junior, Nikiski coach honored. PALMER Soldotna junior Blaine Carver and Nikiski head coach Jim Coburn earned major awards on Saturday ... Mike Erving, Grace; James Meaney, Colony; Ryan Gruenwig, Grace; garrett Byerly, Soldotna; Josh Lazarro, Kenai; Stefen Krogseng, Nikiski; Mark Walsworth, Homer; Aaron Arnold, Grace; Paul Sliwa, Wasilla; Brad Primmer, Wasilla; David Buckley, Homer; Wiley Bennett, Nikiski; Anthony Griglione, Soldotna; Eric Francisco, Grace; Eli Tingstand, Wasilla. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Soldotna woman found dead in TV box in car May 23, 2009
Michele Pecora had been missing for seven months when a dog sniffing an abandoned vehicle on a lot near Nikiski last weekend drew its owner's attention to a cardboard box on the driver's seat. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Troopers identify body found in Nikiski May 22, 2009
Alaska State Troopers have identified a body found in a vehicle in Nikiski on Sunday as that of a 20-year-old woman missing from Soldotna since October. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Human remains found in Cook Inlet bluff May 21, 2009
NIKISKI -- A group of sixth-graders on a field trip this week came across what could be ancient bones that had been unearthed on a Nikiski beach, according to Alaska State Troopers. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Kenai man charged with murder May 19, 2009
NIKISKI -- A Kenai man has been charged with murder after a body was found in a vehicle in Nikiski, according to Alaska State Troopers. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Chugach, Conoco strike gas deal May 14, 2009
As part of its deal with Conoco, Chugach has agreed to withdraw its appeal of last year's federal approval for Conoco and its partner Marathon Oil to continue exporting liquefied natural gas from a plant at Nikiski, Chugach said. That plant is the largest consumer of Cook Inlet-area natural gas, and Chugach had argued it might be better for Southcentral consumers if the gas is held for local use rather than exported. (Anchorage Daily News)
Alaskans continue to pay a premium at the gas pump May 9, 2009
Tesoro, which refines most of the gasoline sold in Southcentral Alaska at its Nikiski plant, said it agrees with the Department of Law's findings. It also plans to fight any further attempts to pass price-fixing legislation, a company spokesman said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Shutout shutdown May 1, 2009
After a season-opening 3-1 loss to Wasilla, Palmer blanked Skyview, Homer, Nikiski and Houston in consecutive matches. Juneau, a team that has placed among the top three teams at the state tournament in each of the last four seasons, had to wait until 21 minutes into the second half to secure its first and only score of the game. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Under the volcano Apr 28, 2009
Now a tanker arrives about once a month and delivers the oil a few miles away at Nikiski, where it accounts for about one-fourth of the crude refined there by Tesoro. Or did. (Anchorage Daily News)
Palin relents on appointment to Senate seat Apr 20, 2009
"I don't think my constituents sent me down here to pass bills. They sent me down to pass a budget," said Mike Chenault, the Republican state House speaker from Nikiski. Lawmakers passed an essentially status quo budget for state operations but minimized spending on construction projects -- especially compared to previous years. (Anchorage Daily News)
Lawmakers reject Ross as AG in historic vote Apr 17, 2009
"I think he is too controversial for the state of Alaska. We've got in some people's mind a controversial governor, and I think that he just has too many controversies out there," said House Speaker Mike Chenault, a Nikiski Republican. Even Ross' opponents in the Legislature had said just a few days ago that he had enough support to be confirmed despite widespread opposition from Alaska Native groups, his calling gays "degenerates" in the 1990s, and allegations that he made offensive comments... (Anchorage Daily News)
Budget showdown looms over federal stimulus funds Apr 15, 2009
But House Speaker Mike Chenault, a Nikiski Republican, wrote on his blog that it "wasn't particularly productive." Some legislators take swipes at Palin for her plans to leave the legislative session during this decisive final week to go to Indiana for Thursday's nation's largest pro-life banquet and an event for special needs children. It's common for legislators themselves to skip out of Juneau during the session, though, and the entire Legislature shut down for nearly a week in March so... (Anchorage Daily News)
After 3 years at sea, hard hat about to come home Apr 15, 2009
The hat blew off Angleton's head at the Tesoro dock in Nikiski ... On a cold day more than three years ago, Jacoby Angleton was working as a roustabout on a dock at the Tesoro plant in Nikiski when a gust of wind lifted his favorite hard hat off his head and tossed into the icy Inlet waters below. (Anchorage Daily News)
Stimulus funds pending as Legislature winds down Apr 13, 2009
State House Speaker Mike Chenault, a Nikiski Republican, said the budget and stimulus have kept lawmakers busy and they shouldn't be judged on passing few bills. "We don't have to pass bills. Usually bills take away people's rights in some form or fashion," he said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Marathon projects a 50 percent decline in its Alaska drilling Apr 12, 2009
Under the terms of a deal with the Palin administration, Marathon drilled five wells last year to get state backing of an extension to the export license for liquefied natural gas made at a Nikiski plant. Marathon completed 11 wells in 2007, eight in 2006, 10 in 2005 and 14 in 2004. (Anchorage Daily News)
Scientists pierce veil of clouds to 'see' lightning inside a volcanic plume Apr 9, 2009
Thomas, Krehbiel, Behnke and McNutt found cooperative people in accessible locations to serve as caretakers for the stations: The northernmost sensor is at a school teacher's house in Nikiski. The second is at a fire station south of Kenai. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Mount Redoubt's ash, uncertainty irritates residents Apr 7, 2009
Lin Walters of Nikiski makes sure her 81-year-old mother, who has severe asthma, is wearing a face mask whenever the volcano erupts ... But ever since a layer of ash descended on Nikiski, 60 miles southwest of Anchorage, Dan Ward has had a steady stream of customers complaining about car trouble. (Juneau Empire)
Drift River oil moved; alert level lowered Apr 7, 2009
As the tanker set sail in late afternoon across Cook Inlet to deliver the oil at Nikiski, workers began mothballing the terminal ... Chevron, the California oil giant that operates the platforms, said it won't start producing oil again until the volcano settles down, reducing the flow of light crude to the Tesoro refinery in Nikiski and nipping state oil royalties ... Normally, Tesoro Corp.'s Nikiski oil refinery -- which produces gasoline, diesel and jet fuel for Alaska -- receives 50 percent... (Anchorage Daily News)
A pain in the ash: Volcano irritates Alaskans ... Apr 6, 2009
Lin Walters of Nikiski makes sure her 81-year-old mother, who has severe asthma, is wearing a face mask whenever the volcano erupts ... But ever since a layer of ash descended on Nikiski, 60 miles southwest of Anchorage, Dan Ward has had a steady stream of customers complaining about car trouble ... Wayne Kvasnikoff, plant manager for the Seattle-based Ocean Beauty Seafoods fish-processing plant in Nikiski, is glad the plant is closed this time of year. (The Drudge Report)
Volcano's tricks have Alaskans fuming Apr 6, 2009
Lin Walters of Nikiski makes sure her 81-year-old mother, who has severe asthma, is wearing a face mask whenever the volcano erupts. "When the volcano blows, she has to put on her mask because we don't know which way the ash is falling," Walters said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Redoubt spits ash on Kenai Peninsula Apr 5, 2009
The latest eruption came just before 6 a.m. The Weather Service issued an ashfall alert for the western Kenai Peninsula and residents reported that significant amounts of ash fell in Homer, Nikiski, Clam Gulch, Seldovia and elsewhere in that area of the Peninsula ... Meantime, two spill response barges were heading as a precaution from Seldovia to the Nikiski area, where they'd be closer to the oil terminal, according to the Coast Guard. (Anchorage Daily News)
Oil stored near Alaska volcano to be moved Apr 4, 2009
When the oil is off-loaded, it will be taken by tanker to a storage facility at a refinery in Nikiski, Alaska, where the fairly light crude will be processed into gasoline and other petroleum products. The joint command center overseeing the effort said "an Incident Management team of 54 federal, state and industry responders are currently working on the event.". (MSNBC -- Environment)
Alaska Will Remove Oil Stored in Tanks Near Volcano Apr 4, 2009
When the oil is off-loaded, it will be taken by tanker to a storage facility at the Tesoro refinery in Nikiski where the fairly light crude will be processed into gasoline and other petroleum products. In the meantime, the Coast Guard, working with Cook Inlet Pipeline Co. and the state Department of Environmental Conservation, is working on a more long-range plan that will look into, among other things, how often a tanker will be needed at Drift River. (Fox News)
Coast Guard to move oil from near Alaska volcano Apr 3, 2009
When the oil is off-loaded, it will be taken by tanker to a storage facility at the Tesoro refinery in Nikiski where the fairly light crude will be processed into gasoline and other petroleum products. A local conservationist said he was glad there was a plan to move the oil, but he was concerned the government's and oil industry's priority was the same as always: Keep the oil flowing. (Anchorage Daily News)
Oil at Drift River poses a spill risk Mar 30, 2009
Tankers periodically pick up oil stored in the facility and deliver it to the Tesoro refinery in Nikiski. An overflight of the terminal Saturday showed that no water had penetrated the dike built to protect the facility after the 1989-1990 Redoubt eruptions, said Mattson, spill-prevention program manager with the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. (Anchorage Daily News)
Airport opens, residents emerge after ash fall Mar 30, 2009
But the ash fall on Anchorage, Nikiski and elsewhere in Southcentral Alaska on Saturday was considered minor. Anchorage schools expect to be open as usual today. (Anchorage Daily News)
Alaska volcano quiets down after ashy mess Mar 30, 2009
Observatory volcanologist Game McGimsey says the accumulation of ash about 50 miles away at Nikiski was as thick as a dime. The volcano became active a week ago, followed by at least 18 eruptions. (AZCentral -- News)
Alaska's Mount Redoubt spews ash 15,000 metres high Mar 30, 2009
Ash was reported falling in Nikiski, a community across Cook Inlet about 85 kilometres from the volcano. After the first eruption, the observatory detected strong seismic activity lasting 20 minutes or more followed by an hours-long low-level tremor. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Ash Falls on Anchorage As Volcano Keeps Spewing Mar 30, 2009
Some of it came down on Nikiski, a community across Cook Inlet about 50 miles from the volcano ... Linda Superman, owner of the Hunger Hut Bar in Nikiski, said the town received about one-eighth of an inch of ash. (Newsmax)
Volcanic Ash Cloud Shuts Anchorage Airport Mar 30, 2009
The calm follows several strong eruptions on Saturday, in which plumes of ash were sent tens of thousands of feet into the air, raining down on Nikiski, a community across Cook Inlet, about 50 miles from the volcano. A thinner layer - enough to force the shutdown of the state's largest airport - fell on Anchorage, about 100 miles northeast of the volcano. (CBS News)
