Iditarod CEO discusses race COVID-19 precautions
“The 49th run of the Iditarod will be different this year.” That’s the sentiment of Rob Urbach, CEO of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. For many Alaskans, the Iditarod
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Borough solid waste transfer site closure plan is hypothetical unless Assembly takes it up
Recently, a borough document describing a potential plan for shutting down some solid waste transfer sites has caused a stir in the Northern Susitna Valley. Near the end of January,
Mat-Su COVID-19 case rates remain second-highest in the state
The rate of transmission of the virus that causes COVID-19 continues to slowly decrease around the state; that’s according to the weekly pandemic update from the Alaska Department of Health
Borough submits bid to host 2024 Arctic Winter Games
The Mat-Su Borough has submitted its bid to host the Arctic Winter Games in 2024. The games are an international sports competition for countries and regions within the Arctic Circle.
Statewide total COVID cases decrease statewide, increase in the Mat-Su
According to the weekly update from the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, the Mat-Su saw the largest increase in COVID-19 cases per-capita across the state last week. Statewide,
Neighboring Talkeetna businesses look back on 2020
Note: The interviews for this story were conducted in late 2020. In a typical summer, Talkeetna sees more than a quarter-million visitors, who pack Main Street with pedestrians, RVs, and
"I have this stone on my chest." Talkeetna woman describes her long struggle with COVID-19
Usually after people get sick, once they start feeling better, they jump right back into their normal activity level. But new studies are showing that effects from COVID-19 can be
State reports fewer cases of COVID-19 per-capita, expands vaccine eligibility
On Wednesday, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services released its weekly update on the COVID-19 pandemic in the state along with an announcement that a new group of
Anchorage man found dead after snowcat falls through the ice near Skwentna
An Anchorage man died after his snowcat fell through the ice near Skwentna last Friday, according to Alaska State Troopers. Scott Gagne of Anchorage was on Hewitt Lake when his