Landfill Coupon Deadline May 31st
Friday, May 31st is the deadline to register for the Mat-Su Borough’s solid waste landfill coupon. The coupons are valid at the Central Landfill and the Willow, Talkeetna, and Trapper
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Rangers Wait Out Wind to Resume Denali Rescues
Two distressed climbers that requested a rescue on Tuesday at 1am are still on the mountain. High winds are preventing the National Park Service Rangers from reaching the men. The
MEA Board Election Results Are In
The Matanuska Electric Association, or MEA, Board of Directors election results have been posted. Three candidates ran for the Susitna West District seat. Bill Kendig, the incumbent for the seat,
Rangers Respond to Multiple Rescues on Denali
Memorial Day weekend is the start of the busiest two weeks of the climbing season on Denali. As of Wednesday morning, 506 climbers are on the mountain attempting to climb.
Bus Fire on Parks Highway Update
At a little before noon on Tuesday, a Princess tour bus caught fire in the southbound lane of the Parks Highway at about milepost 113. Motorists and even a pilot
Mat-Su Valley Welcomes Trooper-recruits
Alaska will welcome 11 new State and three Wildlife Trooper-recruits over the next few weeks. The recruits will receive an additional two weeks of specialized training in wilderness survival, wildlife
Bus Fire on Parks Highway
At a little before noon on Tuesday, a tour bus caught fire in the southbound lane of the Parks Highway at about milepost 113. Trapper Creek resident Jason Burguess says
Rising Readers - Hey Bear Ho Bear
In Episode 22 of Rising Readers, Lenora Cook, Skyler Sanoski, and Juniper Dolecki read Hey Bear Ho Bear, written by Stacy Studebaker, illustrated by Kay Underwood and published by Sense
Residents Testify at Hearing About Benka Access
Residents testified at an injunction hearing on Thursday afternoon about the fence blocking public access to Benka Lake on Lakeview Street. The fence brought together a group of residents to