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As recovery efforts continue for the McKinley Fire, the Alaska Division of Forestry says lightning caused two smaller fires that burned more than a month before McKinley ignited. KTNA’s Phillip
The state’s standardized test results are in. While the Mat-Su Borough School District outperformed the state averages on proficiency, schools in the Northern Susitna Valley had mixed results compared to
This week, the fourth annual Confluence summit on outdoor recreation will be held in Talkeetna. KTNA’s Phillip Manning spoke with Confluence co-founder Lee Heart about the organization and the upcoming
This week on Su Valley Voice, KTNA’s Phillip Manning was joined by Talon Boeve, Stephanie Bishop, and Kale Casey. They discussed continuing progress on the McKinley Fire and some frequently
As progress continues on the McKinley fire, personnel numbers have dropped significantly in recent days. As of Thursday afternoon, there were 200 personnel assigned to the McKinley Fire. Much of
Alaska State Troopers arrested thirty-one-year old Orrin Pinard on charges of criminal mischief, assault on a police officer, indecent exposure, and multiple counts of disorderly conduct. The arrest occurred around
As progress continues on mopping up the Deshka Landing and McKinley Fires, some of the personnel and equipment assigned to the Mat-Su are being drawn down. As of Monday morning,
Firefighters continue to make progress on the McKinley Fire in challenging conditions, according to an update published on Thursday. The fire remains at ninety-five percent containment, and still has over
As the McKinley Fire gets closer to full containment, multiple governmental and non-profit groups are organizing short and long-term relief for those impacted by the fire. At an informational meeting
