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
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Obituary for Ed Craver
C. Edward (Ed) Craver died peacefully on June 10, 2024 in Anchorage. He was 83. Ed was the oldest child of Claude and Lucille Craver, born on December 16, 1940
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
Willow Parcels Pulled From Land Sale
Six parcels of land totalling 360 acres in Willow near the Nancy Lakes Recreation Area were removed from this year’s proposed competitive bid land sale. That leaves two parcels in
Susitna Fire Partially Contained
The Susitna fire, sparked by lightning on Sunday, is about 40 percent contained as of Tuesday morning. It is located about four miles west of Willow Airport and just east
Lightning Sparks Fires in Upper Valley
Lightning sparked three fires in the Upper Valley on Sunday. The Susitna fire is located near the river about six miles due west of the Willow Airport. A suppression module
Alaska Long Trail Comment Period Open
The feasibility study of the Alaska Long Trail, a proposed 500-mile path that stretches from Seward to Fairbanks, is underway. Alaska Trails, a local non-profit organization, proposed the project using
Firearms Grant Takes Shape
A firearms training grant, proposed by District 7 Assembly Member Ron Bernier and adopted in the 2025 fiscal year budget in May, now has a scope and general plan. The