At this week’s Talkeetna Community Council meeting, Commissioner James Cockrell spoke about the potential for a new Trooper post in Talkeetna. And about the challenges of patrolling the Upper Valley … Potential Talkeetna Trooper Post Update

The Upper Susitna Food Pantry has become somewhat of a lifeline for Upper Valley residents, especially since the State of Alaska is not processing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, … Pantry Stretched Thin With SNAP Delays

Trapper Creek Community Council elections are happening now. Seven candidates are running to fill six seats. Council president Jason Kresge will remain in office for another year to fulfill a … Trapper Creek Community Council Elections Open Now

Alaska State Troopers arrested 47-year-old Talena Bess on December 26th for Assault in the Third Degree for an incident in Trapper Creek. Troopers report receiving a call on December 26th … Christmas Day Assault in Trapper Creek

At their meeting this week, the Mat-Su Borough Assembly approved updates to scopes of work and budgets for several bridges, including two in the Upper Valley. The Montana Creek Bridge … Bridge Work Approved in the Upper Valley

The Mat-Su Borough Assembly approved rate updates and rules changes to Talkeetna’s Sewer and Water operations this week. The main change users will see is a shift from a flat … Talkeetna Sewer and Water Rates, Rules Updated

Susitna-Valley High School male wrestlers placed fifth out of eight teams in the Denali Conference wrestling tournament last weekend. The contest was held at Hutchinson High School in Fairbanks. Valdez … Su-Valley Wrestlers Finish Strong at Regions

A new RV park, campground, and helipad is in the planning stages within Denali State Park. The proposed park is on private land, but would operate within the Park’s boundaries. … Planning Commission Delays Permit Discussion

Earlier this year, the Baldy Lake Airpark developer submitted a request to vacate section line easements. The Airpark is a new development near Talkeetna and has been stalled seeking several … Baldy Airpark Easement Vacations Stalled