Residents Concerned About Unregulated Camping near Montana Creek
With the holiday weekend beginning this Friday, and the weather forecast to be favorable, Talkeetna and the Upper Valley are likely to see a flood of visitors. Weekends are already
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Wednesday afternoon, Denali National Park held the official dedication ceremony for the Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station. Attendees included multiple members of the Harper family, notable figures in the Alaska
Borough Receives Draft of Sewer and Water Assessment
A Mat-Su Borough official says that his office has received the draft of the state-funded assessment of the Talkeetna Sewer and Water System. Terry Dolan, Director of Public Works for
Lost ATVers Given Directions by Helicopter Near Petersville
On Sunday, two Anchorage men who were overdue from an ATV trip near Petersville returned safely after getting directions from an Alaska State Trooper helicopter. Troopers received the call about
No Injuries from Crash at Talkeetna Airport
On Saturday, a plane crash at the Talkeetna Airport resulted in no reported injuries. In the early afternoon, the Alaska State Troopers say that they received a report of a
Upper Valley Flood Advisory Continues
A flood watch for the Upper Susitna Valley is now in effect through Saturday night. The flood advisory for the Talkeetna Mountains has been canceled. On Thursday afternoon, the Alaska-Pacific
Kayaker Rescued After Being Up Disappointment Creek Without a Paddle
On Wednesday morning, the Alaska State Trooper post in Talkeetna was notified of a missing kayaker. Dylan Asbury of Boise, Idaho, called the troopers to inform them that his kayaking
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
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