Division of Forestry declares burn suspension
The warm, dry weather is causing conditions creating very high fire danger for the entire Mat Su Valley. The State Division of Forestry has instituted a temporary suspension of open
Discovery's Out of the Wild stars locals
Last fall, the Discovery Channel made local news by hiring several Talkeetna local talents to assist in filming “Out of the Wild, Surviving Alaska.” The show was a reality type
MEA continues bylaw bickering
Bickering at Matanuska Electric Association membership meetings has continued. The annual membership meeting and elections were held more than 2 weeks ago and there are still arguments as to board
Denali sees first death of climbing season
Denali saw its first death of the season Thursday Evening. A client on a guided expedition collapsed and died of apparently natural causes while ascending the West Buttress.
Yukon, Kuskokwim and Susitna Rivers declared disaster
Governor Sarah Palin has declared a disaster for the flooding event in the interior including the drainages of the Yukon, Kuskokwim and Susitna Rivers. River watch teams are in communities
ARRC Mainline Open Between Talkeetna and Hurricane
Alaska Railroad Corporation freight and passenger service has resumed between Anchorage and Fairbanks. Railroad crews completed repairs between Talkeetna and Hurricane late Wednesday night. Water and ice flows from the
Candidate For Mat Su Borough Mayor arrested
One of the seven candidates for Mat Su Borough mayor was arrested last week for failing to appear in court.
More on river breakup
Railroad damage near Curry; all photos courtesy of ARRC
Susitna River break up causes Railroad damage
Update- Sun. 6 pm. The Susitna River went out with a bang this morning. The Alaska Railroad has suspended all mainline services until the tracks just south of Curry and