Lightning Sparks Fires in Upper Valley
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
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Alaska Long Trail Comment Period Open
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
Denali Report for June 21, 2024
The glaciers on Denali are deteriorating with the long, sunny days and warm daytime temperatures as the climbing season nears the end. There is still freezing in the early morning
Firearms Grant Takes Shape
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
Road Work Coming to Trapper Creek
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
Planning Commission Discusses Mobile Home Parks
Mobile home parks were the legislative topic at Monday’s Planning Commission meeting. Assembly Member Yundt requested repeal of the existing legislation saying it’s burdensome and hinders the expansion of affordable
Alaskan Climbers come through for team whose gear was stolen
For three Japanese climbers, their Alaska dream seemed to end the day they landed in Anchorage. The climbers, known as Subaru, Genya and Tora, had three backpacks full of mountaineering
Assembly to Discuss Land Sales
The 2024 Competitive Bid Land Sale will be discussed at Tuesday’s Assembly meeting. A parcel of land located on South Red Tail Road in Talkeetna is on the list. The
Susitna Writer's Voice for Father's Day - June 16, 2024
This Susitna Writer’s Voice is on the theme of Father’s Day. We have poems from Kathleen Fleming and Sophie Farrington. In the heart of rugged Alaska, where the wild winds