Newly seated Library Citizens’ Advisory Committee members met for the first time Monday evening. Committee Chair Chad Scott made it clear that the meeting was to be mostly informational.  Though … Library Committee Sets Expectations

The Montana Creek Fire that started on June 29th is 93 percent contained as of 9:45 am Tuesday, July 9th.  Crews and equipment continue to be demobilized from the site … Montana Creek Fire Winds Down

Cooler temperatures and recent rains have kept the Montana Creek Fire activity to a minimum. Officials with the Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection report that the Montana Creek … Montana Creek Fire 91 Percent Contained

An old access road in Trapper Creek is getting a name change. South Weir Road will become South Strong Farm Road on July 26th, pending Borough approval. An old bulldozer … Old Access Road in Trapper Creek to be Renamed

Officials with the Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection report that the Montana Creek Fire is 64 percent contained as of 9:15 am Friday morning. The burned area stands … Montana Creek Fire 64 Percent Contained

As of 9 am Wednesday, Division of Forestry and Fire Protection officials report that the Montana Creek fire is 48 percent contained. Fire crews continue to patrol the perimeter of … Montana Creek Fire 48 Percent Contained

Alaska State Troopers responded to a report of a deceased person in a residential fire located on South Dogsled Drive. The property owner called MatCom Dispatch at 1:20 am and … Death on South Dogsled Road

As of 9 am Tuesday, the Montana Creek Fire remains 40 percent contained, according to Kim Hemenway, the Public Information Officer for the Incident Management Team, or IMT. They are … Montana Creek Fire Remains Partially Contained

As of 6 am Monday, an Incident Management Team, or IMT, is handling the Montana Creek Fire that started Saturday near Mile 95 on the Parks Highway.  Kim Hemenway, the … Montana Creek Fire Partially Contained