Ice Sculptures Create a Winter Wonderland
The 5th Annual Talkeetna Ice Festival inspired people of all ages to get outside for a variety of lively events last week. The Festival, sponsored by the Denali Arts Council,
M.U.T.T. Hosts the 3rd Annual Rich Crain Classic
Local residents and their dogs gathered together to bike, run and skijor together as part of the 3rd annual Rich Crain Classic last weekend. The event was hosted by an
Alaska Railroad Responds to Northern Deep Freeze
The Alaska Railroad has announced that the Aurora Winter Train will NOT operate January 3–4, 2026, due to extreme winter temperatures between Denali National Park and Fairbanks. Temperatures this weekend are
Ram Wrestlers Lock Horns at State Tournament
Two Susitna Valley wrestlers battled the top grapplers in Alaska last weekend. The high school athletes competed in the Division 2 State Championship, held at the Alaska Airlines Center in
Two Su-Valley Wrestlers Headed to State
Susitna-Valley Wrestlers brought home multiple medals after competing in the Denali Region Contest, held last weekend in Valdez. Senior, Sawyer Love won First Place in the 125 Pound Weight Division.
SV Rams Win Big Despite Savage Storms
Severe winter weather did not stop Su-Valley’s varsity sports teams from reaping big wins last weekend. The Rams’ women’s volleyball team took Second Place at the Alaska State Championship
Talkeetna Students Named as 2026 UA Scholars
Susitna Valley High School Seniors, Calla Fish and Liam Kaso, have been named as UA Scholars by the University of Alaska. The UA Scholars Award is a $15,000 scholarship awarded
Local Mentors Inspire a Running Culture
As temperatures drop and the first snowfall arrives, parents begin to anticipate outdoor youth activities, such as nordic skiing and hockey. But for the past few months, Talkeetna’s kids have
Mat-Su School Superintendent Targets Graduation Rates
Mat-Su School District Superintendent, Dr. Randy Trani, presented statistics regarding District high school graduation rates this month. The slideshow was shown to the Mat-Su School Board at their mid-October meeting.