Christmas Day Assault in Trapper Creek
Alaska State Troopers arrested 47-year-old Talena Bess on December 26th for Assault in the Third Degree for an incident in Trapper Creek. Troopers report receiving a call on December 26th
Bridge Work Approved in the Upper Valley
At their meeting this week, the Mat-Su Borough Assembly approved updates to scopes of work and budgets for several bridges, including two in the Upper Valley. The Montana Creek Bridge
Talkeetna Sewer and Water Rates, Rules Updated
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly approved rate updates and rules changes to Talkeetna’s Sewer and Water operations this week. The main change users will see is a shift from a flat
Planning Commission Delays Permit Discussion
A new RV park, campground, and helipad is in the planning stages within Denali State Park. The proposed park is on private land, but would operate within the Park’s boundaries.
Baldy Airpark Easement Vacations Stalled
Earlier this year, the Baldy Lake Airpark developer submitted a request to vacate section line easements. The Airpark is a new development near Talkeetna and has been stalled seeking several
Trainman's Walk Work to be Complete Next Week
Final touches on the Trainman’s Walkway attached to the Talkeetna Railroad Bridge will be completed next week. Work began on both the bridge and the walkway earlier this year. According
Court Blocks Kroger, Albertsons Merger
A U.S. District Court in Oregon granted the Federal Trade Commission’s request for a preliminary injunction to block Kroger Company, which owns Fred Meyer, from acquiring Albertsons Companies, Inc., which
Talkeetna Bachelors Bring in More Than $100,000
Bachelors hammed it up for a rowdy crowd on Saturday night to rake in more than $100,000 to benefit local organizations. The Talkeetna Bachelor Society auctions men one night each
Climate Report Reveals Dramatic Changes in Alaska
Temperatures have risen by three degrees in 50 years, rainfall has significantly increased by more than 14 inches in some areas, and the snow season has decreased by two weeks