Retiring teacher, coach urges Colony grads to ‘find their 68’
By Jeremiah Bartz Frontiersman.com A football coach using a hockey reference as the centerpiece for his keynote address may
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State Emergency Operation Center activated for west coast storm
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com As communities along the western coast of Alaska grapple with significant weather system expected to
If a mountain fell in the wilderness . . .
By Ned Rozelll Alaska Science Camped on an island in Southeast Alaska a few mornings ago, Sasha Calvey heard a
Matanuska-Susitna Borough declares disaster emergency due to flooding in the Upper Susitna Valley
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com The Mat-Su Borough, through Mayor Edna DeVries and Borough Manager Mike Brown, has formally
Alaska’s million-acre wildfire season, typical in size, had some unusual features
By Yereth Rosen Alaska Science Alaska wildfires burned more than 1 million acres this year, putting the 2025 season at
Flood advisory issued for Northern Susitna Valley
Katie Stavick Frontierman.com On September 1, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flood advisory for the Northern
NWS warns of strong winds, rainfall across the Matanuska Valley.
Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Update: In response to the high winds, the Alaska State Fair has announced that several shows
Juneau city officials ask some residents to leave area as glacial flooding nears
James Brooks Alaska Beacon Officials in Alaska’s capital city are asking residents to voluntarily evacuate from parts of the
8.8 magnitude earthquake near Russia prompts tsunami alerts in Alaska, Hawaii, and West Coast
Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com A massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia on July 29, immediately
8.8 magnitude earthquake near Russia prompts tsunami alerts in Alaska, Hawaii, and West Coast
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com A massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia earlier today, immediately
Mat-Su Burn Permit Suspension lifted
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Nearly a month after a burn permit suspension was issued, the State of Alaska Division
Governor Dunleavy Declares 2025 Denali Borough Fires a Disaster
Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com On June 26, Governor Mike Dunleavy issued a Disaster Declaration for the Denali Borough to support
Work continues in the Butte after Matanuska River floods
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com The Matanuska-Susitna Borough (MSB) Mayor, Edna DeVries, and MSB Manager Mike Brown have signed