Complexities: Pandemic of Love
This year, the COVID-19 pandemic meant Denali Arts Council’s annual Complexities of Love show could not happen in person. Not deterred, the volunteers and performers came together to make a
Neighboring Talkeetna businesses look back on 2020
Note: The interviews for this story were conducted in late 2020. In a typical summer, Talkeetna sees more than a quarter-million visitors, who pack Main Street with pedestrians, RVs, and
State reports fewer cases of COVID-19 per-capita, expands vaccine eligibility
On Wednesday, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services released its weekly update on the COVID-19 pandemic in the state along with an announcement that a new group of
Anchorage man found dead after snowcat falls through the ice near Skwentna
An Anchorage man died after his snowcat fell through the ice near Skwentna last Friday, according to Alaska State Troopers. Scott Gagne of Anchorage was on Hewitt Lake when his
Petit wins fourth Willow 300 sled dog race
Recently, it’s been hard to rely on many things that would normally be routine. Among many springtime traditions that will not occur this year, the Iditarod Trail Committee announced late
Canada's cruise ship ban brings new challenges to Valley tourism for 2021
With Thursday’s announcement by the Canadian Minister of Transport restricting ship traffic, including cruises, in Canadian ports until a year from now, Alaska’s cruise season is in serious jeopardy. Bonnie
Troopers seek information on burglary, assault in Montana Creek area
Alaska State Troopers are looking for two people in connection with a burglary that was interrupted on Wednesday evening. According to Troopers, the call of a burglary in progress near
Two people arrested for "massive amount" of Mat-Su trailhead thefts
Alaska State Troopers have made two arrests connected to what they call a “massive amount” of thefts that took place near trailheads in the Mat-Su. On Friday evening, Troopers contacted
Susitna king salmon limited to catch-and-release once again
Once again, king salmon fishing in the Susitna River drainage will be limited to catch-and-release only. Last week, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game issued an emergency order making