Birds a Welcome Sight in the Upper Valley
Sandhill cranes have arrived at Dale Saunders Crane Sanctuary and birders at the 33rd Birdathon tallied 73 species this spring. Kathy Ernst, an avid birder in Trapper Creek, keeps close
Climbers Still Missing After Second Day of Searching
Two missing climbers likely fell while climbing high on the West Ridge route of the Moose’s Tooth in Denali National Park and Preserve on Friday, May 5. Moose’s Tooth is
Recycling and Reuse a Focus for Earth Day Event
The Talkeetna Recycling Committee collected more than two gaylords of electronic waste, or e-waste, at this year’s Earth Day event. In its second year, the community brought flatscreen T.V.s, wires,
Avalanche Kills Denali National Park and Preserve Staff Member
An avalanche killed Denali National Park and Preserve staff member Eric Walter while he was backcountry skiing on a north-facing slope near Mile 10 on the Park Road on Thursday,
Bradley Road Bridge Design to Begin This Summer
Additional funds for the Bradley Road Bridge Replacement project were approved by the Mat-Su Borough Assembly at Tuesday’s regular meeting. The Bradley Road bridge is located a little more than a
CAP Funds Awarded for Community Projects
Trapper Creek and Susitna Community Councils announced their Community Assistance Program fund awards. The recipients included a variety of organizations that provide services directly to the community. The Trapper Creek
Mat-Su Borough School Board Releases Book List
Marking the beginning of National Library Week, the Mat-Su School District sent a letter to parents about removing books from school libraries. Last week’s removal of specific books from the
Trapper Creek Reports Excellent Water Quality
Trapper Creek Community Services Association recently released its Water Consumer Confidence Report. Contaminants were either not detectable or well under the maximum allowable level in every test performed. The Department
Books Removed From Su Valley School Libraries
Following a nationwide trend toward banning books of a perceived offensive nature, books were removed from Mat-Su Valley schools last week. Those demanding book removals cite pornographic contents as the