New Talkeetna Water Source Plans Move Forward
The Mat-Su Borough released a report in July outlining five options for Talkeetna’s new water source and storage facility. Of the five options, the site on Talkeetna Airport property appears
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Rapid erosion occurring near Main Street
The riverbank at the end of Main Street in Downtown Talkeetna is eroding rapidly after high water washed away a significant portion of the revetment. While water levels are down
Talkeetna Historical Society's new manager is excited for the non-profit's future
Earlier this summer, the Talkeetna Historical Society Museum got a new manager. For Autumn Merritt, running the Talkeetna Historical Society’s museum is the culmination of an earlier career goal that
Friends of Benka Lake Move Forward with Litigation
The Friends of Benka Lake voted last night in a closed session to move forward with litigation to restore public access to the lake. Chuck Pinckney with the Department of
New flood advisory in effect for the Susitna Valley through Saturday morning
A new flood advisory has been issued for the Susitna Valley. A flood advisory is a step up from a flood watch, and is issued when some level of flooding
Flood watch ends for Susitna Valley
As of Wednesday evening, there are no flood watches or advisories in effect for the Northern Susitna Valley. The flood watch that had been in effect for the entire area
River levels recede slightly between Monday and Tuesday
Correction: The flood advisory for the Yentna and Skwentna Rivers has been replaced by a flood warning. As of Tuesday morning, river levels in the Northern Valley have receded somewhat
Early morning explosion destroys business, rocks Main Street
Early Tuesday morning, an explosion destroyed one business, damaged nearby buildings, and could be heard from miles away. At around 4:30 am, Talkeetna Tako, a food truck that has called
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