Spruce beetles take flight in search of new host trees
By Erin McKinstry, Alaska Public Media – Anchorage Spruce beetles may be native to Alaska, but they can still devastate a spruce forest. Over the last two years, an outbreak concentrated
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Obituary for John Baker
The family submitted this obituary: John A. “Trapper John” Baker, 85, a longtime resident of Talkeetna, Alaska, died peacefully on June 21, 2018, at his farm in Talkeetna, due to
Burn suspension issued for Mat-Su Valley
The Alaska Division of Forestry has suspended all burn permits in the Mat-Su Borough. The suspension, which was issued on Tuesday, applies to open burning and burn barrels. Small campfires
After new violations, borough considers Talkeetna sewer lagoon upgrade
Two violations of the Talkeetna sewer lagoon’s permit so far this year are prompting the Mat-Su Borough to perform a capital upgrade of the system. According to an email from
Trapper Creek elects community council board members
The Trapper Creek Community Council has elected five board members. According to the tally sent out by the council, thirty-seven people voted in the election. Nine candidates received votes, but
Trapper Creek RSA weighs in on Chijuk Creek transporation plan
Trapper Creek’s road service area advisory board says more measures are needed before the proposed Chijuk Creek timber sale goes through. The Mat-Su Borough Assembly approved the 15,000-acre timber lease
King salmon fishing shut down in Susitna drainage
The Alaska Department of Fish and game has shut down king salmon fishing in the Susitna Valley. The announcement came on Wednesday afternoon, and was the second in the last
Talkeetna's second Pridefest scheduled for Saturday
This Saturday, Talkeetna Pride will hold the second annual Pridefest in Downtown Talkeetna. KTNA’s Phillip Manning spoke with organizers Lillian Lennon and Celeste Harrell about what this year’s event will
Big Lake man arrested after assaulting tour bus
On Friday, a Big Lake man was arrested after causing a disturbance and damaging vehicles on the Parks Highway. Alaska State Troopers received multiple calls late Friday afternoon about a