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
Union Members Approve New Teacher Contract
The Mat-Su Borough School District is one step closer to avoiding a teacher strike this fall. On Saturday, the Mat-Su Education Association’s members ratified a contract that would take effect