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March 2026 Photo Contest – “Color in Motion”
March is here, and with it comes longer days, warmer temps (fingers crossed 
), and all the vibrant energy of early spring in Seldovia! This month, we want to see life in motion and color all around you.
From kids running, pets leaping, or waves rolling, to sunsets glowing, colorful streets, or foliage swaying in the breeze, we want to see Seldovia in motion and full of life! 
A huge thank you to Herring Bay Lodge for sponsoring this month’s prize, and to Ecola for generously donating a full-day kayak rental for two people (2 kayaks), a perfect way to celebrate your winning photo and explore Seldovia in style!
Submit your photos and find all the details HERE!
Exciting update for the community!
City of Seldovia receives Entry Authorization for 1.2 acres of Jakolof Bay Dock Uplands from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
The City of Seldovia has received Entry Authorization from the Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for approximately 1.2 acres of the Jakolof Bay Dock Uplands. This authorization marks an important step toward improving public accessibility and access, as well as long-term planning for the uplands area adjacent to the Jakolof Bay Dock.
With the issuance of this pre-lease authorization, the City’s next steps include:
• Completion of a professional land survey to confirm parcel boundaries
• An appraisal of the property
• A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
• An initial cleanup of the area
These actions will help ensure the site is properly evaluated and prepared for future planning and community use.
Individuals with vehicles parked by Jakolof dock are asked to contact the Seldovia Harbor Office as soon as possible at 907-234-7886 or by email at harbormaster@cityofseldovia.com.
Please provide:
• A description of the vehicle,
• License plate number (if available)
• Current contact information
This information will allow the City to notify vehicle owners of upcoming activity and ensure their vehicles are documented as active users while cleanup efforts commence.
The City of Seldovia appreciates the public’s cooperation and looks forward to working with the community as improvements move forward at the Jakolof Bay Dock Uplands.
For more information, please contact the Seldovia Harbor Office at 907-234-7886 or by email at harbormaster@cityofseldovia.com.
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Contacts:
Elizabeth Diament, City Clerk/Public Information Officer, cityclerk@cityofseldovia.com (907) 234-7643
February Photo Contest Winner – Sweet Seldovia Moments!
We’re excited to share our February Photo Contest winner! This adorable shot of Sonny (left) and Ace waiting patiently at the Flube window for dog treats perfectly captured the heart of this month’s theme. In Seldovia, we love our pups! Congratulations to Ginny Glenn on this well-deserved win!
A big thank-you to our wonderful sponsor, Seldovia Suites, and to Dawhn and Cory for generously providing $100 cash for our winner. Your support helps make this contest such a fun and meaningful way to celebrate Seldovia and the people (and pets!) who make it special.
We also want to thank everyone who submitted photos and voted. Each entry shared a little piece of everyday life in Seldovia, and we loved seeing all those sweet moments through your eyes.
Our next photo challenge is coming up soon, get your cameras ready! Who will be our next winner?
Find out how the four-lane design supports safer, more reliable travel on the Seward Highway
“Hello, Seward Highway travelers!
The engineers looked at a few different concepts for the Safer Seward Highway project, including keeping it two lanes and increasing to three lanes. After analyzing each option, they recommend a four-lane divided highway as the preferred option. Considering the real impacts construction will have on the community, including beloved climbing routes, why did they choose that option?
Three big reasons: safety, reliability, traffic
SAFETY: Traffic modeling predicts the four-lane option will reduce crashes by nearly 70% and the three-lane option by just under 40%.
RELIABILITY: A four-lane highway will stay open more often during emergencies.
TRAFFIC: The national standards for road design recommend four lanes on this section of the Seward Highway based on projected peak traffic levels (up to 1,469 vehicles per hour) for the end of this project’s design life, 25 years. The guidance advises against a three-lane layout once traffic exceeds about 1,200 vehicles per hour in one direction.
Want to dig into the details? Here are a few links to check out:
The Highway Configuration Development & Selection Memo discusses why the four-lane configuration was selected over other options: https://safersewardhighway.com/…/Appendix-E.-Highway…
The Traffic & Safety Analysis discusses projected safety improvements under various configurations: https://safersewardhighway.com/…/Appendix-G.-Traffic…
The Safer Seward Highway Environmental Assessment is open for public comment through February 27! Read the document and learn how to submit an official comment here: https://safersewardhighway.com/draft-ea/
Huge thanks to Logan Maddox for the photo!”
Last call for HEA Board nominations!
The nomination period ends this week, check the details below and be sure to participate before time runs out.
The HEA Board Nomination Period is NOW OPEN! Join the leadership that keeps the lights on and make a real difference in our community by helping shape its future. Nominations are open for members seeking candidacy in HEA’s 2026 Board of Directors election. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2026. For more information, visit the link below to download the 2026 Candidacy Packet. Packets also are available at the Homer and Kenai offices.
Why join the HEA Board of Directors?
Impact: Have a direct voice in local decisions that shape electric rates, reliability, and long-term planning.
Representation: Represent and support your community and fellow members through the cooperative principles.
Nomination Deadline: 5 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2026
Download a Candidacy Packet Online: https://www.homerelectric.com/…/board-of…/election/
