Community Corner
🌱 Why troopers ended the search for a missing Kasilof boater.
Make time for Kodiak Girls JV Volleyball @ Soldotna on the Kasilof Patch calendar

Cheers Kasilof! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why troopers ended the search for a missing Kasilof boater.
Also on today's calendar: Harvest Moon Local Food Festival.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Occasional rain and drizzle, with a high of 57 and low of 48 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 56, low: 43.
- Thursday: Cloudy, with a high of 55 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Troopers end search for man knocked overboard in Kasilof River (kbbi.org) — Search efforts have been suspended for 67-year-old Kasilof resident Charles Nikolas, who was knocked from a boat into the Kasilof River on Sunday after hitting a river obstacle. Multiple agencies searched by boat, air, and along the banks through Monday, and troopers say they will only resume active efforts if new leads or sightings emerge.
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📸 Around Kasilof
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kasilof
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★ Featured events ★
- Kodiak Girls JV Volleyball @ Soldotna →
Soldotna High School, 425 W Marydale Ave, Soldotna
6:30 pm
Friday September 18
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Other local events
- Harvest Moon Local Food Festival →
Soldotna Creek Park, 251 States Ave, Soldotna
11:00 am - Homer Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Soldotna →
Soldotna High School, 425 W Marydale Ave, Soldotna
6:30 pm
Saturday September 26
Tuesday October 6
📣 Kasilof Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Tuesday Night Trivia with Cora →
The Duck Inn Cafe, Lounge, & Motel, 43187 Kalifornsky Beach Road, Soldotna
6:30 pm - Nikiski at Soldotna →
Soldotna High School, 425 W Marydale Ave, Soldotna
6:30 pm - Karaoke Thursdays with Benjamin →
The Duck Inn Cafe, Lounge, & Motel, 43187 Kalifornsky Beach Road, Soldotna
9:00 pm - Live Music with Ellie →
The Duck Inn Cafe, Lounge, & Motel, 43187 Kalifornsky Beach Road, Soldotna
6:00 pm - Kodiak at Soldotna →
Soldotna High School, 425 W Marydale Ave, Soldotna
6:30 pm - Monday Night Football at The Duck Inn →
The Duck Inn Cafe, Lounge, & Motel, 43187 Kalifornsky Beach Road, Soldotna
4:00 pm - SILENT ART AUCTION 2026 →
Kenai Art Center, 816 Cook Dr, Kenai
5:00 pm - Soldotna Health Fair – Pre-Registration Required →
250 Hospital Place, Soldotna
8:00 am - Soldotna Health Fair - Pre-Registration Required →
250 Hospital Place, Soldotna
8:00 am
Tuesday September 15
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Monday September 21
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- ⚠️ Magnitude 2.8 earthquake reported
Sep 13 at 5:39 AM AKDT: 2.8 magnitude earthquake occurred near Nikiski, Alaska. 1 neighbor felt it. (Nextdoor )
- Genuine Parts Company - GPC posted a job opening for Store Stock Associate in Soldotna. Apply here.
- Central Peninsula General Hospital posted a job opening for CT Technologist I in Soldotna. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kasilof here.
🗞 Nearby News
Soldotna
- 24-unit apartment project moves ahead on West Redoubt Avenue in Soldotna (peninsulaclarion.com)
- Soldotna Answers Palmer Loss as Peninsula Teams Split Games with Moose Over Weekend (radiokenai.com)
- 'I'm Glad I Blacked Out' – Thick Coat Helps To Saves Moose Hunter's Arm During Brown Bear Attack In Alaska (whiskeyriff.com)
Kenai
- Federal review advances for subsea data center off Nikiski (peninsulaclarion.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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