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State announces burn, fireworks bans

On Wednesday evening, the State of Alaska announced that open fires and the sale and use of fireworks are now banned on all state, municipal, and private property inside the

On Wednesday evening, the State of Alaska announced that open fires and the sale and use of fireworks are now banned on all state, municipal, and private property inside the Mat-Su Borough, Municipality of Anchorage, and Kenai Peninsula. The fire ban applies to all wood and charcoal fires, even in established rings. Gas grills, backpacking or camp stoves using fuel or compressed canisters that can be regulated and shut off are still permitted.

The bans come as wildfires are being fought in the Willow area, along the Sterling Highway, in Cooper Landing, and in the Interior.

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Su Valley Voice for August 20, 2026: River Erosion

This week on Su Valley Voice, the topic was erosion issues near Talkeetna. Host Phillip Manning was joined by guests from the Mat-Su Borough and Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to discuss the current situation and plans.

By Phillip Manning
Live KTNA 88.9 FM