The Parks Highway is closed in both directions from mile 315 to 332 (between Nenana and Fairbanks) as firefighters manage wildland fires in the area. This closure is expected to last for several hours. Please do not drive through this area and give room for wildland firefighters and first responders on the roadway. As always, […]
FAIRBANKS, Alaska –To protect the public and provide for firefighter safety in light of ongoing wildland fire activity associated with the Obrien fire (#172), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern Interior Field Office is closing the western portion of the White Mountains National Recreation Area surrounding the Wickersham Dome Trailhead at mile 28 Elliott […]
JUNEAU – Alaska lawmakers are raising urgent concerns following the announcement that Providence will close the state’s only sub-acute short-term residential Crisis Recovery Center for youth. The center provides critical care for children between the ages of 12 and 17 who are experiencing suicidal crises and cannot safely remain at home. “This facility is the […]
“Now is the time for Congress to stand against unjustified attacks against FEMA and reject senseless cuts that will leave communities defenseless when a catastrophic disaster hits.” Over 40 organizations on Monday collectively rejected the Trump administration’s threats to dismantle the Federal Emergency Management Agency and called on Congress to defend FEMA, which helps state, […]