Sterling Highway is temporarily closed to traffic as firefighting operations are being conducted. Motorists should expect significant delays. Alaska State Troopers suggest motorists avoid the area if possible. For highway conditions statewide, visit 511.alaska.gov For wildfire updates statewide, visit akfireinfo.com
STERLING HIGHWAY IS AGAIN OPEN between Mileposts 75-53. Expect delays and be prepared for sudden highway closures due to Swan Lake fire activity and dense smoke. Drive with headlights on and be alert for pilot cars, flaggers, and firefighters. For highway conditions statewide, visit 511.alaska.gov
Fire crews around the state continue to fight wildfires from the interior to the Kenai Peninsula. McKinley Fire The McKinley Fire near mile 88 of the Parks Highway increased in intensity and has burned at least 50 structures and emergency responders work diligently to evacuate residents in the area from mile 82 to 91 […]
Alaska State Troopers responded to the Moose River near Sterling at approximately 7:30 pm on Monday evening following a report of a swimmer at the confluence of the Moose and Kenai Rivers disappearing beneath the surface. Good Samaritans launched watercraft as Central Emergency Services, Fish and Wildlife also took up the search. The Nikiski […]