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Plane crash leaves Trapper Creek man dead

On Sunday, a plane crash claimed the life of Michael Zagula, 54, of Trapper Creek. According to the Alaska State Troopers, Zagula was flying over the area of his daughter’s

On Sunday, a plane crash claimed the life of Michael Zagula, 54, of Trapper Creek. According to the Alaska State Troopers, Zagula was flying over the area of his daughter’s wedding reception when the landing gear of the Cessna 206 he was piloting struck a tree. Zagula was declared dead at the scene. Troopers say there were no passengers in the plane at the time of the crash. The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration were notified of the crash. Troopers say next of kin were at the scene when the accident occurred.

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Su Valley Voice for August 20, 2026: River Erosion

This week on Su Valley Voice, the topic was erosion issues near Talkeetna. Host Phillip Manning was joined by guests from the Mat-Su Borough and Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to discuss the current situation and plans.

By Phillip Manning
Live KTNA 88.9 FM