Birth announced

Lira Grace Abena was born at 10:54 a.m. on April 1, 2018, to Kevin and Heather Abena. She weighed 7 lbs. 7 oz. and was 21.5 inches long. Her parents are originally from Cathlamet, and now live in Kodiak, AK. Lira's mother works at Kodiak Community College and her father works on the fishing vessel Big Blue. Other's welcoming Lira into the family are big sister Livia (age 2) and fur sister Bridger, their black lab. Grandparents are Scott and Pat Kehrli from Puget Island, Tim Abena of Kodiak and Pam Abena of Cathlamet.