A Silent Danger at the Window: Children Still Die From Blind Cords
A window blind cord may look harmless. To a young child, it can become a deadly trap in seconds. October is Window Covering Safety Month. Federal data show why Alaska … Read More
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A window blind cord may look harmless. To a young child, it can become a deadly trap in seconds. October is Window Covering Safety Month. Federal data show why Alaska … Read More
COMING TODAY: TRUMP IN WASILLA đşđ¸ President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver remarks at his 2026 midterm rally in Wasilla at 3:30 p.m. Alaska time today, October 13. C-SPAN will … Read More
Memaw’s Arctic Roll for Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Good morning, Alaska! đ đđ¨Â Today’s commute comes with a presidential-sized traffic warning, and Memaw wants Valley drivers to pay attention before they grab their keys. President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at the Curtis D. Menard Memorial Sports Center this afternoon. The road closures begin this morning, and the traffic effects could reach well beyond the streets around the venue. Alaska Public Media reports that officials expect major chokepoints near the Parks and Glenn highway interchange and Knik Goose Bay Road. The advice from the Mat-Su Borough’s emergency services manager? Avoid unnecessary travel in those areas. That’s worth taking seriously, whether you’re headed to work, school, an appointment, or nowhere near the rally itself. And parents, here’s the school-bus situation: I could not verify an official announcement confirming whether Wasilla-area school buses will be delayed or rerouted because of the rally. Don’t assume every route will be unaffected just because schools remain open. Check district notices and your child’s bus alerts, especially for afternoon pickup and drop-off. Now let’s get you the 411 on the 511. đđ¨ đ˘đĄđ´ Daily Verdict: Rally Traffic Takes the Wheel â Official rally details and road closure information: Republican event listing and Alaska 511. â ď¸ Mat-Su Watch: Presidential Rally & Valley Traffic Wasilla Road Closures 8 a.m.â6 p.m. Tuesday, October 13 Where Traffic Could Back Up Police warn that highway delays could reach 30 minutes during the day. These are possible delays, not a guarantee or a maximum for every trip. Memaw’s reality check: If your trip isn’t essential, consider avoiding the affected area. If it is essential, leave extra time and check the route before you go. đ School Buses: What Parents Need to Know Confirmed: The rally is expected to bring substantial traffic disruption to the Valley. Not confirmed: I could not find an official MSBSD announcement establishing a rally-specific bus schedule change, route diversion, or cancellation for October 13. The district’s published guidance says families of students on affected buses should receive direct notifications when a bus is more than 15 minutes late. â Parents can check these official resources: If your child’s bus travels through central Wasilla, near the highway interchange, or along a route affected by congestion, check for updates before afternoon pickup. A lack of a published warning does not prove that a particular bus route will be unaffected. â ď¸ Southcentral Watch: Anchorage Bowl & Hillside Wet roads and a chilly night … Read More
đ¸ Nearly 4 in 10 Alaska households canât afford the basics. Thatâs the finding behind a new report that puts the cost of living into sharp focus. đ Elsewhere, salmon … Read More
President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office on September 30, 2026, as Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy, U.S. Rep. Nick Begich, Sen. Dan Sullivan and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick look … Read More
Memaw’s Arctic Roll for Friday, October 9, 2026 | Southcentral Alaska Good morning, Southcentral! đ Friday may be starting with fog and a little sunshine, but don’t let that quiet opener fool you, hon. Rain is moving in, and the National Weather Service is waving a much windier weekend flag. đđ¨ Rabbit Creek could get gusts up to 62 mph Saturday night, while Palmer, Wasilla and the Anchorage Bowl brace for their own blustery stretches. That’s enough wind to make outdoor furniture go walkabout and high-profile vehicles work harder to stay on course. Today’s mission? Mind the fog, check those road conditions, secure anything the wind can grab, and keep your eyes on the road. Tonight’s northern lights prospects come with a big cloudy-sky question mark. âď¸ And, since it’s National Curious Events Day, Memaw has a mystery for your coffee break: whatever happened to D.B. Cooper? Keep reading … đ˘đĄđ´ Daily Verdict: Fog First, Rain Later, Wind Takes the Weekend Official forecast snapshots supplied from weather.gov: Anchorage high near 46°F, low near 40°F; Wasilla high near 46°F, low near 37°F; Kenai high near 47°F, low near 45°F; Seward high near 47°F, low near 41°F. Forecasts vary by location. â ď¸ Southcentral Watch: The Weekend Wind Warning The National Weather Service graphic issued at 4 a.m. Friday forecasts windy, rainy conditions from Friday afternoon through Sunday morning, with greater than 90% confidence in the overall pattern. These are forecast wind gusts, not sustained winds. The figures are predictions at six-hour intervals, not guarantees of the strongest gusts that may occur. Location Forecast Gust Time Rabbit Creek 50 mph Friday, 10 p.m. Rabbit Creek 50â53 mph Much of Saturday Rabbit Creek … Read More
The four candidates for Alaska governor meet Thursday night for the first statewide gubernatorial debate of the 2026 election. The debate comes as voters prepare to decide whether to keep … Read More
Memaw’s Arctic Roll for Thursday, October 8, 2026 đ Good morning, road warriors! Memaw is rolling into Thursday with a new reason to pay attention before you pull out of … Read More
A Moose Family Walks Into a Yard … and the babies eat the landscaping. No joke. This happened today in the Settlers Bay neighborhood, where a mama moose casually strolled … Read More