Flood Advisory for Mat-Su Valley
A flood advisory has been extended through 12:45 pm Wednesday for streams draining from the Talkeetna Mountains. Yesterday’s heavy rainfall resulted in overflowing levels across the Anchorage/Mat-Su Valley. As of
Susitna Valley Jr/Sr High School is Looking for a New Security Officer
The Susitna Valley Jr/Sr High School is hiring a Student Safety Coordinator (SCC) this coming semester as part of the Mat-Su Borough School District Keeping Schools Safe initiative. The District
The Susitna Salmon Co. Sells Fish With an Ethic
Twenty seven miles west of Anchorage, along one of the Ivan River arms of the Susitna estuary, Talkeetna resident Mike Wood and his business partner Ryan Peterson from Anchorage have
Denali's Ice Cores Provide Information on Climate Change
This summer, a four-person team lived on Denali for a month to drill ice samples for climate research. I spoke to graduate research assistant at the University of Maine Emma
Doug Smith Recounts His Solo Race to Alaska
In March of 2020, at a time when everyone was isolated, Talkeetna resident Doug Smith was also adjusting to life without his wife and sailing partner of 35 years. And
Mat-Su Covid Cases Are Increasing, According to Nurse Manager
Update: A previous version of this story said that the Denali Education Center will provide testing through July. We’ve been informed that testing will go through September. Omicron BA.5, the
Life as a Mountaineer: An Interview with Willi Prittie
What is it like to be a mountaineer in Alaska? Nell: I just wanted to interview you because I’m new to this area, obviously, and I’ve been really fascinated by
The Talkeetna Roadhouse Took a Stand for Abortion Rights This Fourth of July
The Talkeetna Roadhouse supports abortion rights. This Fourth of July, a sign at the bakery window made this clear to patrons. “100% of today’s sales will be given to Planned
Non-Profit Provides Summer Art Opportunities to Kids
This summer, the Denali Arts Council is offering kids the opportunity to get outside and make art. There will be three total workshops—two-day programs with different focuses throughout the summer.