Sunshine Clinic Medical Director discusses COVID-19
On Friday, Dr. George Hightower spoke with KTNA’s Phillip Manning about steps that locals can take to slow the spread of the coronavirus strain that causes COVID-19 and the steps
Denali National Park suspends all 2020 climbing permits
For the first time in more than sixty years, no one will set foot on the highest point in North America in 2020. As of Friday, all climbing permits for
What To Do Upper Su for March 19th, 2020: Social Distancing Edition
In this month’s hour-long edition of What to Do Upper Su, hosts Elliot, Trisha, and Ali discuss the many recent changes in the local calendar due to the spread of
Anchorage has stopped dining in at restaurants and closed bars, but the Mat-Su Borough cannot
Beginning at 5:00 pm yesterday, dine-in services at restaurants and service at bars in Anchorage was suspended until April 1st. Following that announcement, questions have emerged as to whether similar
Sunshine Community Health Center puts COVID-19 procedures in place
As COVID-19 continues to spread, many organizations are taking steps to help slow the rate of new infections. While the disease is not especially dangerous to those in good health,
2020 Oosik canceled amidst COVID-19 concerns
Citing concerns about COVID-19, the Denali Nordic Ski Club has canceled the 2020 Oosik Classic Ski Race and Tour less than twenty-four hours before it was scheduled to begin. As
Mat-Su schools closed next week; borough public facilities to be closed until 4/1
In response to the continued spread of COVID-19, including the first confirmed case in Alaska, the Mat-Su Borough government and school district are temporarily closing public facilities and canceling meetings.
Talkeetna's Nicholas Sousa wins 2020 Junior Iditarod
Talkeetna musher Nicholas Sousa has won the 2020 Junior Iditarod. Sousa, running his first Junior Iditarod, finished the 140 mile race in eighteen hours, twenty-three minutes, thirty seconds. That put
Still no confirmed COVID-19 cases in Alaska; officials advise preventive measures
As the COVID-19 virus continues to spread, some Alaskans are concerned that the virus may turn up, here. On Wednesday, the Mat-Su Borough Office of Emergency Management said that there