A pilot was rescued Sunday after crashing a Cessna 185 near Trapper Joe Lake in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.

The funding is in addition to Alaska’s existing $12,158,876 allocation through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP.

Full contest details and the submission form are available through the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

The two had crossed to an island near Mile 73 of the Kenai River, but water levels rose, and the current became too swift for them to safely cross back to shore.

The bulls-only federal restriction currently expires Oct. 8, although the regular federal season extends through Dec. 31.

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The Kenai City Council unanimously approved funding on Wednesday for infrastructure improvements that will serve a new senior housing development on Sixth Street.

By the end of the night, Crum had demonstrated the strongest overall support among those who participated in the vote, finishing first before and after the more intensive debate.

Murkowski’s announcement follows Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins’ decision earlier this week to oppose Blanche.

The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge will reopen the Mystery Creek Access Road and a portion of the Alaska Pipeline Company’s right-of-way corridor by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, August 7.