Seward Public Radio

09/10/2026

Meet the 2026 candidates for Seward City Council

Five candidates vie for two seats on the Seward City Council.

Robert "Bob" Barnwell*
Matthew "Matt" Cope
Julie Crites*
Rhonda Hubbard
Victor Maddox

*incumbent

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 5:30p.m.

K.M. Rae Building
125 Third Avenue, Seward, Alaska

Streaming live and recorded via the SAKtown YouTube channel

5 minutes each candidate's statement, then about 40 minutes of Q&A

Finally, retiring from the theater to the gallery for any further interactions in advance of the Bear Creek Community Council meeting at 7 p.m.

Send candidate questions or other corrrespondence to [email protected]

Questions may also be submitted in person at the event on supplied cards

All questions posed to the candidates will be those submitted by the public, but will be selected at the discretion of the moderator

Moderated by Ryan Parsons, produced by Seward Public Media

Absentee in person voting for the City election begins Monday, Sept. 21

Visit www.cityofseward.us/community/residents/voting-elections for more information

08/09/2026

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07/22/2026

UPDATE: USCG VHF Ch 16 distress listening watch has been restored.

The Coast Guard does not have a Channel 16 distress listening watch in the following areas: Seward, Southwestern PWS, Resurrection Bay, and Blying Sound. Mariners are requested to relay distress calls in these areas to the nearest Coast Guard unit or contact Coast Guard Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic at (866) 396-1361.

07/20/2026

This week, the Senate passed the Older Americans Act reauthorization, which includes portions of my bill, the Native ELDER Act.

Elders are the keepers of languages, cultures, traditions, and histories. They deserve the opportunity to age with dignity in their own communities. My bill helps make that possible by expanding in-home support, strengthening family caregiving, increasing Tribal capacity to deliver services, and ensuring Native voices help shape the Older Americans Act programs.

I’m proud to see this legislation advance and will keep working to ensure Native Elders have the support they deserve.

07/04/2026

Three time champion, Klaire Rhodes of Anchorage, with her 49:55 win in the 2026 Mount Marathon Race Women's division.

Top 5 Women:
1. Klaire Rhodes 49:55; Anchorage, AK
2. Christy Marvin 50:51; Palmer, AK
3. Shauna Severson 51:22; Eagle River, AK
4. Denali Strabel 51:44; Palmer, AK
5. Emma Cook-Clarke 52:44; Canmore, AB