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Unending Potential in the Mat-Su
“I think really, since the 1960s or even before that, it has just been growth, growth, growth, growth—with maybe a little lull in the ’80s,” says Matanuska-Susitna Borough Planning Director Alex Strawn. “Generally speaking, growth is all that we know out here in the Valley, and we have no indication that it’s going to slow down anytime soon.”
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Anchorage pedestrian seriously injured after struck in crosswalk
Anchorage police arrested a driver who they say struck a pedestrian Friday afternoon in a hit-and-run collision, then tried to wash signs of the impact from his car. Court records show Anthony Roberts, 32, is charged with first-degree assault, leaving the scene and tampering with physical evidence. Police said in...
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Creative solution to cold weather driving problem, Lathrop High is state winner in STEM contest
Lathrop High School in Fairbanks has been named the state winner for Alaska in Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow contest. The aim of the program is to foster the use of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to advance societal progress. To that end, Solve for Tomorrow, now in its 15th year, challenges public middle and high school students to leverage STEM as a means of devising innovative solutions to everyday issues.
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Protecting Yourself From Volcanic Eruptions
MARCH 17, 2025 – Alaska is home to numerous active volcanoes, and while they do not erupt frequently, history shows that when they do, they can send volcanic ash clouds across the state. The last significant eruptions in the region occurred in 1953 and 1992, both of which produced explosive ash clouds that traveled hundreds of miles and deposited up to 1/4 inch of ash on nearby communities. These eruptions temporarily disrupted air travel, impacted visibility, and required residents to take precautions against falling ash.
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Government Services restores canceled NPS office leases in Fairbanks
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - The Government Services Administration has retracted two National Park Service (NPS) office lease cancellations in Fairbanks. According to someone who works in one of the two buildings whose leases were canceled, this is a welcome change. The announcement was made on Feb. 28. The two locations...