Recent COVID-19 numbers have improved, but state officials continue to urge caution
Alaska saw its highest daily case counts in late Novemeber and early December. In the last two weeks, state officials say the drop in the number of new cases seems
Sunshine Clinic check-in for December 4th, 2020
On Friday, KTNA’s Phillip Manning spoke with Dr. George Hightower from Sunshine Community Health Center for our weekly check-in. They discussed the opening of Sunshine’s Wasilla clinic as well as
Mat-Su averages more than 170 positive coronavirus tests per day since Thanksgiving
Since Thanksgiving, there have been nearly 800 positive tests reported for the virus that causes COVID-19 in the Mat-Su Borough according to the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services.
Mat-Su teen charged with murdering four family members
A Mat-Su teenager has been charged with killing his aunt and three cousins in Palmer and Wasilla Monday. Tuesday afternoon, 18-year-old Malachi Maxon was charged with multiple counts of first-degree murder,
Suspect in custody after four bodies found Monday morning in the Mat-Su
UPDATE: Alaska State Troopers have arrested a suspect in the shooting deaths of four people, including two children, in the Mat-Su Borough. The suspect has yet to be identified, but
Upper Su Food Pantry distributes around 200 Thanksgiving meals
The COVID-19 pandemic has complicated many families’ Thanksgiving plans, but for some, that goes beyond deciding not to visit with extended family and friends for the holiday. A drastic reduction
Sunshine Clinic check-in for November 20th, 2020
On Friday, KTNA’s Phillip Manning spoke with Dr. George Hightower of Sunshine Community Health Center for our regular check-in. They covered listener questions regarding COVID-19, the state of the pandemic
Mat-Su Doctor describes continued danger of COVID-19, calls out conspiracy theories
Thursday’s Mat-Su Borough press conference included the announcement of a temporary school closure and discussion of how the borough intends to spend remaining Cares Act funds, but the majority of
State and borough disagree over who has the power to issue COVID-19 mandates
Mask mandates have become a popular topic of debate as the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, but some boroughs and cities are still unclear as to whether they even have the