The Matanuska-Susitna Borough and the state both declared a disaster after a prolonged windstorm brought hurricane-force gusts that damaged homes, toppled power lines and shutdown businesses across the region from Dec. 5–9.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southcentral Alaska and its licensed childcare operations are ending all programs and services, according to a memo sent to staff obtained by Alaska’s News Source.

The son of a Tribal judge is still on the loose after Alaska State Troopers say he kidnapped a Tribal Police Officer in Toksook Bay on the night of Nov. 29.