⚠️ WEATHER BULLETIN: HIGH WIND WARNING (Severe)
A photo from Alaska Headline Living ©️ showing the mountains surrounding the Mat-Su Valley as treetops bend sharply in one direction under powerful wind gusts. By Gina Hill | Alaska … Read More
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Alaska Backcountry Alert: Avalanche Risk High Across Turnagain Pass, Summit Lake and More
Meg from the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center explains the snow conditions at Pastoral Valley at 3,400 feet on a northeast-facing slope, with Taylor Pass visible behind her, on December … Read More
High Winds and Power Outages Prompt Closures and Safety Alerts Across Mat-Su Borough
Weekend wind damage in the Mat-Su Valley: A tree toppled onto a garage in Settlers Bay, captured by Alaska Headline Living, highlighting the impact of high winds across the area. By … Read More
🎄 Monday Morning Traffic and Weather Commute
With Memaw’s Holiday Cheer and Hard Truths By Gina Hill | Alaska Headline Living | December 2025 Good morning, sugarplums. The Valley is sparkling in the winter sun, but the … Read More
⚠️ MSBSD School Closure Update: Monday, December 8
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District has announced closures for Regions 1–5 and Region 7 on Monday, Dec. 8, due to high winds, the ongoing forecast, and widespread power outages. All activities in these … Read More
Mat-Su Windstorm Batters Valley: Widespread Outages, Roof Damage, and Rising Community Concerns
High winds brought down this tree onto a garage along Settlers Bay Road, adding to the growing list of storm damage across the Valley. Alaska Headline Living ©️ By Gina … Read More
Pearl Harbor Day: A Date That Still Echoes
The left image shows the USS Arizona in the 1920s, years before the attack on Pearl Harbor. The right captures the ship under assault on December 7, 1941, with smoke … Read More
Mat-Su Valley Still Reeling From Windstorm; Thousands Remain Without Power as Warming Shelter Opens
The MEA Outage Web Map highlights major outage clusters in the Mat-Su region, with service interruptions lasting about two days, as crews continue repairs amid strong winds. (Courtesy: Matanuska Electric Association) … Read More
⚖️ Alaska Justice Update: Drug Kingpins, Child Exploitation, and a Missing Woman
Shaylin Shantae Moore, 22, was last seen near downtown Anchorage. Police say even small tips can help narrow the search as concern grows for her wellbeing. By Gina Hill | … Read More