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
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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
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
Baldy Lake Airpark Lacks Permits
Baldy Lake Airpark was approved as a condo plat, which enabled Art Mathias, the developer, to skirt the public notice process. Construction began on the development last summer, but was
Improved Marketing for Borough Tourism Underway
The Mat Su Convention and Visitors Bureau, or CVB, is beginning a year-long destination branding project. Casey Ressler, President and CEO of CVB says they will soon reach out to
District 7 Unrepresented in Library Committee
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly approved the nominations for the Library Citizens’ Advisory Committee without changes on Tuesday night. Mat-Su Borough District 7 Assemblymember Bernier nominated an individual from District 5
Trapper Creek Continues Boundary Efforts
The Trapper Creek Community Council is continuing efforts to expand the Council boundaries to include more residents. Council Chair Jason Kresge and Communications Director Mike Volin presented the proposed boundaries
Solo Climber Dies in Fall on Denali
A solo climber on the West Buttress route on Denali likely fell and died on Thursday, May 16. A family member of T. Hagiwara (hah-GEE-wah-rah), notified rangers that they had