An avalanche late Thursday night has blocked off traffic on Hiland Road in Eagle River and left more than 100 homes without power. Police say it could take several days to clear the snow.
According to Matanuska Electric Association, about 145 homes in the Hiland Road area are without power.
The police are working with Anchorage Fire Department, Mat-Su Search and Rescue and state Department of Transportation officials to address the avalanche. The National Weather Service has issued an avalanche warning through Saturday at 6 a.m. Police say it could take several days to clear the snow.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Avalanche blocking Hiland Road in Eagle River; police say no homes or people buriedThere are currently 145 customer homes without power, according to Matanuska Electric Association, after this morning's avalanche that has covered Hiland Road in Eagle River with at least 40 feet of snow. THE LATEST:
Read more »
Avalanche blocking Hiland Road in Eagle River, police sayBREAKING: Anchorage police say an avalanche slide has covered Hiland Road in Eagle River with snow measuring over 40 feet in depth this morning. An avalanche warning is in effect from the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center. READ STORY:
Read more »
Proposal to name Ketchikan’s Eagle Park after tourism promoter gets chilly receptionKetchikan's city council rejected a proposed name for a park that’s home to an iconic piece of Native art. “I believe that park represents the Native community in more ways than I think a lot of people understand,' one council member said.
Read more »
Bald eagle egg starts to hatch at National Arboretum in Northeast D.C.A second eaglet is expected to follow any day now for the eagle pair known as Mr. President and Lotus.
Read more »
Eagle Mountain rancher upset after at least one cow shot and killedCOW SHOT - An Eagle Mountain rancher is upset after he found one of his cows was shot and killed. This marks his fourth cow that has died in the last week, and 3 of them were carrying calves. Contact police if you have any information about the incident.
Read more »
‘Across The River And Into The Trees’: First Look At Liev Schreiber In Ernest Hemingway DramaEXCLUSIVE: Deadline has your first look at the film Across the River and Into the Trees, starring six-time Golden Globe nominee Liev Schreiber (Ray Donovan), which is opening the Sun Valley Film Fe…
Read more »