Wildfire roundup: Here’s the latest on Southcentral Alaska blazes
Homer-area neighborhoods have been told to prepare for potential evacuation. The Sterling and Parks highways have been partially reopened — but expect delays.
Sterling Highway reopened with two lanes and pilot cars
Smoke from the Swan Lake fire on the northern Kenai Peninsula continued to hinder visibility in the area.
Caribou Lake Fire northeast of Homer threatens nearly 30 structures
At one point Monday, the fire at least doubled in size within an hour, authorities said.
As crews fight destructive Susitna Valley wildfire, evacuees prepare for recovery
A fire management official said more concrete information about the structures damaged by the fire will be available after emergency managers go in to survey the area on Tuesday.
Sterling Highway traffic halted again by Swan Lake fire
The wildfire was burning alongside the highway overnight Monday, and authorities said the total highway closure could continue into Tuesday.
Alaska Railroad cancels passenger service between Anchorage and Denali due to wildfire
The fire jumped the railroad tracks Saturday night, and burned trees have fallen on the tracks, officials said.
As Southcentral Alaska winds ease, crews battling Susitna Valley wildfire work to gain control
The fire along the Parks Highway north of Willow has burned at least 50 structures, officials said. They urged motorists to avoid travel in the area.
Homer-area neighborhoods told to prepare for potential evacuation as wildfire grows
The North Fork Fire was estimated at 25 to 30 acres by Monday afternoon.
Open & Shut: Sonic makes its Alaska debut, plus a new restaurant where Arctic Roadrunner used to be
An Anchorage poke shop is also closing its doors at the end of the month.
Nordstrom closure will leave a big retail hole in downtown Anchorage. It’s not clear yet what will fill it.
Changes also are in the works for the J.C. Penney garage across the street, the head of a development group said.
Hong Kong airport protests shouldn’t affect cargo flights to and from Anchorage, official says
The protest resulted in canceled passenger flights at Hong Kong International Airport.
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Dunleavy administration seeks to tighten work requirements for some food stamp recipients
The move has raised concern from the Food Bank of Alaska, which said the change will further impact food insecurity at a time when services are already strained due to the governor’s budget vetoes.