Alaska State Fair train service this weekend and fireworks show both canceled
Ongoing wildfire danger, along with other hazards, may throw a wrench into some fairgoers’ plans.
Governor’s disaster declaration over Mat-Su, Kenai Peninsula wildfires opens up aid for residents
Mat-Su officials say 51 homes, three businesses and 84 outbuildings have been lost in the McKinley fire.
This summer is on track to be the driest on record for Southcentral Alaska
The region has seen less than an inch of rainfall since June 1 and no measurable rain at all during August, putting it on track to beat a 50-year record.
Susitna Valley wildfire evacuees will have to wait days to return home
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough declared a disaster emergency Tuesday over multiple wildfires, the largest of which destroyed dozens of structures.
Anchorage School District cancels outdoor athletic events due to wildfire smoke
A spokesman for the district said schools have the option to move athletic events inside if they’re able to.
Wildfire smoke likely to plague Anchorage until the weekend
Light winds from the west are expected to disperse some smoke but likely won’t blow it away altogether, an Anchorage meteorologist 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.
Anchorage firefighters douse small brush fire near Service High School
A fire official said the 100-foot by 50-foot fire did not appear to be spreading.
Air quality advisory issued for Anchorage as wildfire smoke reaches ‘unhealthy’ levels
A National Weather Service meteorologist said the smoke was expected to stick around until at least Tuesday afternoon.
Swan Lake fire puts Cooper Landing under ‘be ready’ evacuation notice
By Sunday evening, the western edge of the fire was about 5 miles from Cooper Landing.
Strong winds push smoke from Swan Lake fire to Kenai communities, closing trails and public cabins
Fire officials said winds from a coming cold front dried out fuels, causing the nearly 103,000-acre fire to spread along its western edge.
Aviation safety auditor Medallion Foundation to close in September
The nonprofit — formed under the guidance of U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens in 2001 to reduce aviation fatalities — said it will close its doors on Sept. 15, citing reduced funding from the FAA.