Peters Creek News

When it comes to giving gifts, the old adage tells us "It is the thought that counts." That's the case with a recent donation received by the Chugiak-Eagle River Senior Center.

A pedestrian was hit and killed early this morning on the Glenn Highway, police say.

Terri Quinley, 59, of Chugiak was arrested for driving under the influence Sept.

A pair of vehicle accidents closed down parts of the Glenn Highway Friday and Monday, according to Anchorage Police Department spokesman Lt.

Every year, People Mover revises its routes and schedules for budget-related requirements and to ensure buses have sufficient running time to operate on-time. The changes went into effect Monday and the new schedule is now available.

Recent sightings of brown bears in the Birchwood and Chugiak areas along Peters Creek, have residents scared and on the alert.

People who live out here are proud to be from Birchwood, Chugiak, Eagle River, Eklutna or Peters Creek and are quick to point out to others that we don't all fit under the umbrella of "Eagle River." But while it's wonderful to show pride for your specific neighborhood, we'd be amiss if we forget that we are all a part of the same community.

An Anchorage Police Department dispatcher got several calls at 7:30 a.m. June 30 about a possible impaired driver on the Glenn Highway near North Peters Creek.

A recent rash of vandalism to local parks has Eagle River-Chugiak Parks, Recreation and Community Development Director John Rodda deeply concerned.

It's not a thing of beauty, but there's a certain retro-industrial charm to the rusting old bridge over Peters Creek on the Old Glenn Highway.

And after spinning spooky yarns around the campfire, one wonders, could these stories be true? Peters Creek authors Jody Ellis-Knapp doesn't know if they are true, but she's written the stories in a new book, and letting readers decide for themselves.

For someone who doesn't like to be the center of attention, Venita Moore is doing well in the spotlight.