Local news from Talkeetna Alaska and our surrounding communities.
May 22, 2024 |
Jenny Willoughby
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly approved the nominations for the Library Citizens’ Advisory Committee without changes on Tuesday night. Mat-Su Borough District 7 Assemblymember Bernier nominated an individual from District 5 … District 7 Unrepresented in Library Committee
May 21, 2024 |
Jenny Willoughby
The Trapper Creek Community Council is continuing efforts to expand the Council boundaries to include more residents. Council Chair Jason Kresge and Communications Director Mike Volin presented the proposed boundaries … Trapper Creek Continues Boundary Efforts
May 21, 2024 |
Jenny Willoughby
A solo climber on the West Buttress route on Denali likely fell and died on Thursday, May 16. A family member of T. Hagiwara (hah-GEE-wah-rah), notified rangers that they had … Solo Climber Dies in Fall on Denali
May 20, 2024 |
Jenny Willoughby
The new Library Citizens’ Advisory Committee will review and make recommendations to the Borough Assembly regarding challenged library materials. It was created after Borough Manager Mike Brown halted the review … Library Committee Nominees Leave Out District 7
May 20, 2024 |
Colleen Coulon Love
May 17, 2024 |
Jenny Willoughby
The Baldy Lake Airpark development just outside Talkeetna began in 2023 without proper permits in-hand. In August, local residents noticed equipment in the creek, dams cleared, and streams rerouted in … Baldy Lake Airpark Development Continues
May 16, 2024 |
Colleen Coulon Love
Susitna Valley High School celebrated the graduating class of 2024 in the school auditorium, Wednesday night. About 20 graduates crossed the stage to receive diplomas. This was the first graduation … Su Valley High Seniors Graduate
May 16, 2024 |
Jenny Willoughby
Mat-Su Borough Fire Departments have responded to more than 50 structure fires so far this year. Though none were in the Upper Valley, the fire season has begun. The Borough … Fire Season is Here
May 14, 2024 |
Jenny Willoughby