Benka Lake Fence to be Removed
A judge granted the temporary injunction Friday to remove the fence blocking public access to Benka Lake. The Brunzes, property owners on both sides of Lakeview Street, erected the fence
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One Climber Rescued on Denali
Denali National Park and Preserve rescue personnel evacuated one of the two Malaysian climbers that have been waiting for help since Tuesday. The surviving climber says his partner died in
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
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