NTSB Releases Preliminary Report on Talkeetna Mid-air Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board has released the preliminary report on a midair collision at the Talkeetna Airport on May 31st. The collision, which occurred around 5:20 pm on the
AK LNG hears from Upper Valley residents
Earlier this week, the Talkeetna Community Council received an update on the Alaska Liquefied Natural Gas Project at its monthly board meeting. Area residents learned a few new details about
Borough Updates Talkeetna Council on FEMA Funding
On Monday night, the Talkeetna Community Council board of directors heard that funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency is likely to be approved soon for repairs to the Yoder
Two Planes Collide on Landing Descent at Talkeetna Airport
On Sunday evening, an airborne collision between two airplanes hospitalized an Eagle River man. At 5:15 pm, the Alaska State Troopers responded to a report of the collision at the
Medicaid Denials Leave Alaska Seniors Reeling
By: Quinton Chandler – KBBI, Homer Many of Alaska’s seniors are in danger of losing their only means of paying for disability services. The state and the Federal Government partner
Talkeetna Recycling Program Sees Continued Fundraising Success
On Tuesday, the recycling committee of the Talkeetna Community Council met to discuss progress on its goal of having recycling available at the Talkeetna transfer site. To date, the committee
Borough Assembly Overrides Six Of Seven Mayoral Budget Vetoes
Last night, the Mat-Su Borough Assembly voted to overturn six of the seven line-item vetoes issued on the fiscal year 2016 budget. Mayor Larry DeVilbiss submitted the veto document earlier
Upper Valley Pastor Discusses Nepal Relief Effort
Last month, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake caused massive destruction and killed more than 8,000 people in Nepal. For one Upper Valley pastor, the timing meant that his planned mission trip
Complete Interview With Ruth Wood on Jessica Stevens Community Foundation Challenge Grants
Attached is the complete audio of Phillip Manning’s interview with JSCF board member Ruth Wood regarding the changes to the foundation’s grant process for this year. More information