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McKinley Fire August 21 Update with Video Update by Operations Chief Branden Petersen

August 22, 2019August 22, 2019 editor440

Structure assessment and protection continue on the McKinley Fire Firefighters on the McKinley Fire are continuing efforts today to assess and protect structures on the approximate 4,349 acre fire burning between Willow and Talkeetna. An evacuation order remains in effect for the fire area from Mileposts 82 to 91 of the Parks Highway. The fire […]

Live – McKinley Fire Breaking News 10% Containment, 273 personnel

August 22, 2019August 22, 2019 editor440

#McKinleyFire Breaking News: 10% Containment, 273 personnel and a decrease in overall acreage to 3,752 due to more sophisticated mapping. Firefighters continue direct attack as more crews continue to arrive. The Parks Highway remains open, but motorists are warned to expect long delays and intermittent closures depending upon fire activity. As of 10:00 a.m. […]

Updates on Susitna Alaska area fires

August 20, 2019August 20, 2019 editor440

Here are the latest updates on Susitna area forest fires. Lighter winds, air support aid firefighters battling Deshka Landing Fire Calmer weather and aerial support helped firefighters gain ground in taming the Deshka Landing Fire (#736) on Monday, according to the Alaska Division of Forestry. This map shows the perimeter and location of the 2, 217-acre […]

Updates on current Susitna Valley wildfires

August 19, 2019August 19, 2019 editor440

McKinley Fire burns at least 50 structures; Parks Highway remains closed (Scroll down for the Parks Highway Update at 8 a.m. this morning. This is a Developing Story, check back for Updates). A dramatic increase in fire intensity on the McKinley Fire near Mile 88 of the Parks Highway on Sunday afternoon resulted in the loss […]

Aftershock rattles Big Lake

August 5, 2019August 5, 2019 editor441

An after shock earthquake magnitude 4.1 rattled Big Lake this morning.

Tree Felling and Chainsaw Safety Workshop @ The Big Lake Library

July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 editor440

Contributed by Roma Scougal, Big Lake Public Library Tuesday, July 2, from 6 to 8 PM, the Big Lake Public Library will be hosting a Tree Felling and Chainsaw Safety Workshop, presented by the Cooperative Extension Service. The damage the spruce beetle outbreak has caused means many people will be cutting down trees in the […]

The Big Lake Seed Bank and Seed Exchange

May 27, 2019May 27, 2019 editor440

Contributed by DG. How about a Big Lake Seed Bank and Seed Exchange? It’s beautiful in its’ simplicity. People bring in seeds, and/or take some seeds. Flowers, herbs, vegetables, fruits, anything. It’s a great way to share with your Neighbors, and beautify Big Lake. Seed packets should have as much information as possible, such as […]

Matanuska-Susitna Borough Solid Waste Division‎Master Composting Class (a 2-day course)

May 24, 2019May 24, 2019 editor440

Spruce Bark Beetle kill trees and brush will be accepted for no charge at the Big Lake Transfer Station beginning Thursday, May 23, 2019.

May 24, 2019May 24, 2019 editor440

The Sunshine Transfer Site located at Mile 102.5 on the Parks Highway (north of the Talkeetna turn-off) will also be accepting the Spruce Bark Beetle kill trees and brush on Sunday’s from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM beginning on Sunday, May 26, 2019. Mat-Su Borough residents will also be able to pick up these dead […]

HHS Gun and Outdoor Show 2019

March 23, 2019May 18, 2019 editor44

Please remember our dates are March 30 and 31st with set up being on the 29th from 5-8:00 pm or in the mornings of the show. Lisa Humphreys: “This year we are lucky to have 3 gun prizes daily!!! Our 5th show will be epic!!! See you at the Big Lake Lions Recreation Center.” We […]