Local news from Talkeetna Alaska and our surrounding communities.
June 29, 2024 |
Phillip Manning
This post will be updated continuously as additional information becomes available regarding the Montana Creek Fire. 6/30 3:47pm: The Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection says there is no … Montana Creek Fire Information
June 28, 2024 |
Jenny Willoughby
Upper Valley residents will be able recycle electronics for four days in July. The events are sponsored by several partners and are free for residents. Microwaves, toasters, laptops, printers, fluorescent … Electronics Recycling Event Coming in July
June 26, 2024 |
Jenny Willoughby
At a little more than one acre in size, the Susitna fire that started Sunday is contained as of Wednesday morning. Lightning sparked three fires in the Upper Valley on … Susitna Fire Contained
June 25, 2024 |
Jenny Willoughby
Six parcels of land totalling 360 acres in Willow near the Nancy Lakes Recreation Area were removed from this year’s proposed competitive bid land sale. That leaves two parcels in … Willow Parcels Pulled From Land Sale
June 25, 2024 |
Jenny Willoughby
The Susitna fire, sparked by lightning on Sunday, is about 40 percent contained as of Tuesday morning. It is located about four miles west of Willow Airport and just east … Susitna Fire Partially Contained
June 24, 2024 |
Jenny Willoughby
Lightning sparked three fires in the Upper Valley on Sunday. The Susitna fire is located near the river about six miles due west of the Willow Airport. A suppression module … Lightning Sparks Fires in Upper Valley
June 21, 2024 |
Jenny Willoughby
The feasibility study of the Alaska Long Trail, a proposed 500-mile path that stretches from Seward to Fairbanks, is underway. Alaska Trails, a local non-profit organization, proposed the project using … Alaska Long Trail Comment Period Open
June 20, 2024 |
Jenny Willoughby
A firearms training grant, proposed by District 7 Assembly Member Ron Bernier and adopted in the 2025 fiscal year budget in May, now has a scope and general plan. The … Firearms Grant Takes Shape
June 19, 2024 |
Jenny Willoughby
At their meeting this week, the Mat-Su Borough Assembly approved nearly $197,000 for improvements to Oilwell Road and to repair East Devonshire Drive in Trapper Creek. Dirtworks is the contractor … Road Work Coming to Trapper Creek