Eagle River

Location and Climate Eagle River is located within the Municipality of Anchorage, between Fort Richardson and the Chugach State Park. The area north of Fort Richardson to the municipal boundary includes Eagle River, Chugiak, Birchwood, Peters Creek, Thunderbird Falls and Eklutna. For a detailed map, go to: http://www.muni.org/Services/Departments/Com/Research/maps/eagle.gif. The community lies at approximately 61.322220° North Latitude and -149.566670° West Longitude.  (Sec.

In the wake of 2 boating accidents on the Eagle River this summer, the Anchorage Fire Department is issuing a warning to those who use the river: Always wear a life jacket. That reminder comes after a Wasilla mother's life was -- in all probability --- saved by her life vest, wet suit and helmet when she was ejected from her raft over the weekend (Saturday). Young Mark Patrick, of Palmer, dove into the water after his mother after she was thrown from their raft. It came to a sudden stop in the swift current when it got hung-up on a rock formation called, "The Dragon's Teeth.

Name: Bill Starr Occupation: Business Owner Website: www.starrak.com Registered Political Party: Republican Last book you read: The Wilderness Of Denali , by Charles Sheldon Favorite movie: Top-Gun Why are you running for the Anchorage Assembly?:  Serve my community. What one sentence best describes your philosophy of how city government should be run?:  City government should provide public safety, infrastructure, and education functions in the most efficient and cost effective manner possible.

A kayaker was rescued from Eagle River, after his kayak became pinned aganst a log, according to the Anchorage Fire Department. Crews responded at about 3:45 p.m. Sunday when they received word of the pinned kayaker in the high and fast-running water. Rescue crews staged at the Eagle River Campground. They say the water was so forceful that they had to saw away the kayak in order to free the man. When he was pulled from the river, his core body temperature had dropped, according to rescuers.

A Eagle River log home went up in flames Saturday morning on Hiland Road. All of the people inside made it out of the home, but two dogs died in the blaze. Crews from Anchorage, Eagle River, and Chugiak responded to the fire. Anchorage Batallion Chief Kevin Keene says an off-duty firefighter reported the fire, which helped with response times. "He called the fire in and we got a quick response from Eagle River. It is a time-consuming drive up here for us, being five miles up in the mountains," Keene said.

Authorities are investigating the death of a Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson soldier at his Eagle River home early Sunday morning. Army officials say the soldier, who was part of the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, was found unresponsive by his wife late Saturday night, who then called 911. Responders performed CPR on the soldier, but he was declared dead at 12:15 a.m. Sunday. The cause of the soldier's death is unknown, and his name has not yet been released.

State troopers say they have positively identified the remains of a body found at the mouth of Mission Creek. The state medical examiner's office confirmed that the remains are those of U.S. Customs agent Charles Collins of Eagle River. Collins, 56, went missing on July 13 while he was on duty operating a government vehicle. The vehicle had gone off the road near Mile 114 of the Taylor Highway during heavy flooding and was found submerged in O'Brien Creek. Collins had been considered missing since that time.

by Channel 2 News staff Saturday, July 10, 2010 ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- The festivities continued Saturday at the 25th annual Bear Paw Festival in Eagle River. Onlookers lined the streets of downtown Eagle River for Saturday's main event, the Bear Paw Festival Grand Parade. Other highlights included the 5K Bear Paw Classic, Slippery Salmon Olympics and Midnight Sun Cloggers. Food, music and the Golden Wheel Carnival are all big parts of the festival for people of all ages.

The family of a man who was beaten to death last month is taking steps to remember him, even as they mourn his loss. Harvey “Charley” Albright’s family says a memorial for him is being organized this weekend. Albright, 23, was reported missing at the end of August. Detectives suspected foul play, and found his body a week later on a riverbank. According to court documents, Albright was beaten to death at an Eagle River home by three men, who are in custody and charged with his murder.

Every year, the first high-school football games in the nation kick off in Alaska. It all begins Friday, and several area teams are stepping up their game in anticipation. Last year, Eagle River made steps from a fledgling Cook Inlet Conference bottom-feeder to a legitimate contender. The Wolves won three games -- including their first two ever in conference play. Eagle River brings back a host of hungry returning players, but second-year head coach Kenny Ray won't get caught up with certain styles that are in vogue in today's game.

Anchorage police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing teen last seen in Eagle River. Police received reports that Conall Gelston, 15, was spotted Friday morning at his bus stop in his neighborhood on Trail Bay Drive in Eagle River. Classmates say he did not get on the bus and officials say he did not attend classes. His parents say he's always home by 5 p.m. and friends and family haven't heard from him since Friday morning. Police say he has been “grieving the suicidal death of a fellow classmate and his family fears he may try to harm himself.” Gelston is 5'10, 135 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

Alaska State Troopers are investigating the death of an Eagle River man whose body was found Wednesday morning at a motel near Tok. A Thursday AST dispatch says troopers responded at about 11:45 a.m. Wednesday to the discovery, near Mile 1314 of the Alaska Highway. “Investigation revealed that Daniel S. Braun, age 27 of Eagle River, AK was discovered deceased by motel staff,” troopers wrote. AST spokesperson Megan Peters says no foul play is suspected in the death. Braun's next of kin have been notified and an investigation is in progress.

A 26-year-old male suspect is being sought by Anchorage police in an Eagle River shooting during a drug deal gone bad last month, which left a man with a grazing injury to his head. APD spokesperson Dani Myren says in a Wednesday statement that an arrest warrant has been issued for Daniel Eugene Rosendahl on charges of first-degree robbery, second-degree assault and third-degree misconduct involving weapons. Police responded to reports of shots fired in the parking lot of the Eagle River Alaska Club, at 12130 Regency Dr., at about 8:30 p.m. on April 24. Witnesses had said two vehicles fled the area before officers arrived; blood was found at the scene, but APD wasn't able to contact the victim until several hours later, based on information from the investigation.

The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday (April 14) that the Anchorage Chamber Citywide Cleanup Week has been moved to May 4 to 11. The popular spring cleanup program has been delayed due to colder temperatures than normal and a significant amount of snow still on the ground. "Before making a decision to change the date of Citywide Cleanup Week, we consulted the Anchorage National Weather Center for historical data," said Anchorage Chamber president Andrew Halcro.

Anchorage police are responding to a fatal Glenn Highway crash near Eagle River, in which one man was apparently entrapped and died Wednesday afternoon. APD spokesperson Dani Myren says police were informed of the wreck, which appeared to involve a single-occupant vehicle inbound on the Glenn south of a weigh station near the Hiland Road exit, at about 3:50 p.m. The man was found in the vehicle, which apparently left the highway and ended up on its side after striking a fence, but Myren says no other injuries have been reported.

Firefighters responded to a fire in Eagle River in the eleven-thousand block of Terrace Hills Drive Sunday afternoon. Responding firefighters arrived to find flames on the roof of the home. The Anchorage Fire Department said the homeowners started a fire in their fireplace, causing embers from inside the chimney to collect on the roof. AFD said there was substantial damage to the roof from the fire, but also significant water damage to the house from firefighters trying to control the blaze.

Anchorage police are looking for a shooting suspect after a man's head was grazed by a bullet at an Eagle River fitness club during a drug deal that went bad Wednesday night. According to a statement from APD spokesperson Anita Shell, police responded to a shots-fired report at about 8:30 p.m. from outside the Alaska Club at 12001 Business Blvd. Witnesses reported seeing one man shoot another, with both parties leaving in separate vehicles. Dani Myren, another APD spokesperson, says responding officers arrived at a confusing situation outside the club.

STORY UPDATED AT 2:59 p.m. 3/26/13: The late March spring surprise of snow piled up the seasonal snowfall to above average in Anchorage, according the National Weather Service in Anchorage. By the numbers, seasonal snowfall in Anchorage: 2012-2013 Current: 76.7” Average Total: 74.5” 2011-2012 All Time Record: 134.5” (according to NWS records) Top 5 Highest Winter Snowfall : 2011-2012: 134.5 inches 1954-1955: 132.6 inches 1955-1956: 128.8 inches 1994-1995: 121.5 inches 2003-2004: 113.9 inches The Anchorage Police Department also had a busy day responding to plenty of reported vehicle crashes and ditch-divers.

Funeral services have been set for three people killed in a plane crash near Rainy Pass earlier this week. On Mar. 5, rescue crews found the wreckage near the 4,000-foot level of Rainy Pass and found the bodies of pilot Ted Smith, 59 , and mother and daughter passengers Carolyn Sorvoja, 48, and Rosemarie Sorvoja , 10, all three were from Eagle River. Smith was a retired Anchorage Police Department Sergeant with other two decades of experience and his service will take place Saturday, Mar. 9. It will be held at the Central Lutheran Church at 1420 Cordova St at 3 p.m. A funeral mass for Carolyn and Rosemarie Sorvoja will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 16. It will be held at St. Andrews Parish at 16300 Domain Lane in Eagle River.

Flooding and water damage has become an issue for residents living on the west side of Old Eagle River Road. Neighbors told Channel 2 on Monday that the issue has been on going since the city of Eagle River approved the construction of the Hidden Hills subdivision.  Merry Adams said she has been living on the west side of Old Eagle River Road for more than 20 years and only since the subdivision was built has she has water damage issues.  ...