Blocked Benka Lake Access Frustrates Locals
Benka Lake enthusiasts were surprised last week when a fence was erected, blocking public access to the lake. Since that time, access to the lake has grown into a community-wide
Alaska's First Ranked-Choice Election is Almost Here
August 16th will be Alaska’s first experience with ranked choice voting. The election will host both a primary race for various positions and also a special general election to fill
Talkeetna Lakes Park to get Dena'ina trail names
Some of the ski and hiking trails in Talkeetna Lakes Park will soon have new names and new signage to go with it. Chuti Yits’a Bena – That translates to
Denali National Park and Preserve gets first female superintendent
Brooke Merrell has been selected to serve as the first female Superintendent of Denali National Park and Preserve. Denali National Park has been in operation for 105 years, but until
Group Forms Supporting West Susitna Access
Recently, a coalition representing Alaska business owners, policy makers and outdoor recreation advocates announced the formation of an organization called “Friends of West Susitna”. According to the group, they are
Emergency Burn Closure Lifted in the Mat-Su
The emergency burn closure that went into effect shortly before the July 4th holiday weekend has been lifted. The month of June was the driest recorded in Alaska in over
Community councils unite in asking for return of Trooper post
Upper Susitna Valley residents are uniting to send a clear message to the Alaska State Legislature. Earlier this year, all five area community councils signed a letter, asking the state
West Susitna Access Road
The Mat-Su Borough has wrapped up its public outreach efforts regarding the proposed West Susitna Access Road. According to their research, the majority of Mat-Su residents and businesses are not
Su Valley girls take 4th at state basketball tournament
The Susitna Valley Girls Basketball Team captured fourth place at the state tournament held this weekend in Anchorage. The Lady Rams entered the tournament seeded sixth and faced off against