Small fires pop up in Talkeetna area on Monday
High winds and continued dry conditions mean that the fire danger is still very high in the Upper Valley. On Monday, Eric Denkewalter with the Talkeetna Volunteer Fire Department, reported
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Four rescued by Alaska State Troopers near Willow Creek
On Sunday, the Alaska State Troopers rescued four stranded boaters from Willow Creek. At about 8:00 pm on Saturday, troopers received word that Jason Johnson, Jason Houck, Brian Kramer, and
Faculty: Su-Valley class of 2014 is "exceptional."
by: Kaitlin Daly and Phillip Manning If it seemed a little quiet in town on Wednesday night, it’s probably because hundreds of people were at Su-Valley to see off the
Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge prepares for the 2014 season
20140514Lodge READ THROUGH THURSDAY NOON For the last fifteen years, the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge has been a major part of Talkeetna’s summer economy. Each year, more than 30,000 people are
Former Houston Mayor to run for Upper Valley House seat
With the state legislative session over, eyes are beginning to turn to the election in November. The Upper Valley is currently represented in the State House of Representatives by Wes
Borough Assembly passes budget
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly has approved a budget for the fiscal year beginning in July. The final version, approved last Thursday night, means lower property taxes. Assembly Members are saying
Borough Emergency Services Director discusses EMS plans
20140508EMS One of the items up for consideration as the Mat-Su Borough Assembly discusses the upcoming borough budget is EMS services in the Valley. The Department of Emergency Services has
Washington climber dies in fall during early season Denali climb
Just days into climbing season, a mountaineer has died in an an accident high on Denali. Sylvia Montag, 39, of Tacoma Washington, became separated from her climbing partner around May
Fatal Denali accident claims the life of Sylvia Montag
Just days into climbing season, a mountaineer has died in an accident high on Denali. Sylvia Montag, 39, of Tacoma Washington, became separated from her climbing partner before falling nearly