Denali ranger describes patrol and memorable summit day
By: Katie Writer – KTNA Currently, there are 1,090 people registered to attempt Denali. Of those, 129 are currently on the mountain, and 945 have completed their climbs. As of
Opening of Houston fireworks stands "highly unlikely"
The Sockeye Fire is nearly contained, and fires continue to burn throughout the state. Now, many are questioning whether or not fireworks will be available and legal for the Fourth
Mat-Su Borough election field begins to take shape
This October, voters in the Mat-Su Borough will choose their mayor, three school board members, and three assembly members, including the seat that represents the Upper Valley. Thus far, four
Sockeye Fire Still Listed at 96% Containment
With the Sockeye Fire nearing 100% containment, many of the firefighters assigned to fight the 7,000-plus acre blaze have demobilized or moved on to fight other wildfires in the state.
Local Firefighters Reflect on Sockeye Fire
By: Katie Writer – KTNA The Sockeye Fire is 94 % contained as of Thursday’s morning report. All involved with the massive effort, including Firefighters, the Mat-Su Borough, Red Cross,
Downtown Talkeetna structure extinguished with help from as far as Houston
The Talkeetna Fire Department has been released from the Sockeye Fire for now, but their rest had to wait after a fire began much closer to home. Last night,
Talkeetna man charged with theft from properties destroyed by Sockeye Fire
On Thursday, an unidentified Talkeetna man was charged with stealing copper wire and tubing from two properties in Willow. Troopers patrolling the evacuation area for the Sockeye Fire received a
Update on Parks Highway, Evacuation Zones
By: Liz Ruskin – APRN Managers of the Sockeye Fire near Willow plan to begin letting residents back into the evacuation area today. At 10 this morning, the evacuation zone
State announces burn, fireworks bans
On Wednesday evening, the State of Alaska announced that open fires and the sale and use of fireworks are now banned on all state, municipal, and private property inside the