Borough submits bid to host 2024 Arctic Winter Games
The Mat-Su Borough has submitted its bid to host the Arctic Winter Games in 2024. The games are an international sports competition for countries and regions within the Arctic Circle.
Statewide total COVID cases decrease statewide, increase in the Mat-Su
According to the weekly update from the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, the Mat-Su saw the largest increase in COVID-19 cases per-capita across the state last week. Statewide,
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