Old Access Road in Trapper Creek to be Renamed
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
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Montana Creek Fire 64 Percent Contained
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 48 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
Death on South Dogsled Road
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
Montana Creek Fire Remains Partially Contained
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 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 Information
This post will be updated continuously as additional information becomes available regarding the Montana Creek Fire. 6/30 3:47pm: The Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection says there is no
Electronics Recycling Event Coming in July
Upper Valley residents will be able recycle electronics for four days in July. The events are sponsored by several partners and are free for residents. Microwaves, toasters, laptops, printers, fluorescent
Susitna Fire Contained
At a little more than one acre in size, the Susitna fire that started Sunday is contained as of Wednesday morning. Lightning sparked three fires in the Upper Valley on