All Hope for Knik Bridge Rides on Federal Decision
by: Liz Ruskin, APRN Gov. Sean Parnell on Friday signed a bill to finance a $900 million bridge across Knik Arm, from Anchorage to Point McKenzie. Bridge proponents originally wanted
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River Forecast Center calls for minor flooding on the Talkeetna
The Alaska-Pacific River Forecast Center is calling for the Talkeetna River to rise as high as minor flood stage, cresting Thursday evening. A storm system in the Alaska Range is
Kings continue to swim in on the Deshka and Little Su
King salmon continue to return to the Susitna River drainage, including a boost on returns in the Little Susitna River. In an emergency order closing all fishing for kings on
Historic Talkeetna: Nagley's General Store
by: Alberto Garcia Talkeetna’s Main Street is well known for its line-up of restaurants, bars and gift shops. However, where do people go to buy groceries, to get a coffee
ADF&G shuts down Little Su kings for the season
Days after lifting restrictions on one river in the Susitna drainage, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game is shutting down king salmon fishing entirely on another. On Wednesday, a
MSB Assembly: Yes to Talkeetna Library bid, energy policy; no to zoning ballot question
On Tuesday, the Mat-Su Borough Assembly met. The Assembly approved adoption of a borough energy policy, and awarded the contract for the construction of the new Talkeetna Public Library and
Federal government to give $3.45 million to Mat-Su Borough for tax exempt lands
On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced that a total of $28.5 million will be coming to Alaskan municipalities in the form of payment in lieu of taxes,
AK Department of Fish and Game: Pick up the phone, not the moose calf.
In early summer, moose calves browsing with their mothers are a fairly common sight in Alaska. This year, though, there have been a few incidents where well-meaning residents took in
King run starts early and strong, but will it last?
One of the many things that summer brings to the Upper Valley is King Salmon. This year’s run has begun about two weeks earlier than last year, though they are