Early morning explosion destroys business, rocks Main Street
Early Tuesday morning, an explosion destroyed one business, damaged nearby buildings, and could be heard from miles away. At around 4:30 am, Talkeetna Tako, a food truck that has called
Flood Watch and Advisory Issued for parts of the Susitna Valley
With rain remaining in the forecast early this week, the National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the Susitna Valley through Wednesday morning. According to the flood watch
Flood Advisory for Talkeetna River Through 5:00 am Monday
The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a flood advisory for the Talkeetna River through 5:00 am on Monday. According to the advisory, minor flooding has begun or is
As Black Bears Attack Domestic Animals, Locals Look for Answers
In recent weeks, local residents have been reporting a high number of encounters with black bears. Lately, local Facebook groups have seen multiple posts about black bears attacking chicken coops,
School Library Advisory Committee Holds First Meeting
The Mat-Su Borough School District’s Library Citizens Advisory met for the first time last Thursday. Much of the meeting covered introductory material for the committee members. That included a discussion
Pilot and Passenger Identified in Denali Preserve Crash
Two men are presumed dead after a plane crash in Denali National Park and Preserve last week. The PA-18 Piper Cub was first reported overdue last Wednesday. An initial search
School Library Committee to Hold First Meeting Thursday
The Mat-Su Borough School District’s Library Citizens Advisory Committee will hold its first meeting this Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the district administration building in Palmer. The committee
Hotel Worker Arrested on Charges of Fatally Stabbing Co-worker in Trapper Creek
One man is dead, and another is in custody after a fatal stabbing at the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge on Monday. According to a dispatch released Tuesday morning, the
Chair of Benka Lake Committee Shares Locals' Concerns
When public access to Benka Lake was blocked off by a private landowner last year, many locals were caught off guard. Now, a committee has formed under the Susitna Community