Potential Talkeetna Trooper Post Update
At this week’s Talkeetna Community Council meeting, Commissioner James Cockrell spoke about the potential for a new Trooper post in Talkeetna. And about the challenges of patrolling the Upper Valley
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Pantry Stretched Thin With SNAP Delays
The Upper Susitna Food Pantry has become somewhat of a lifeline for Upper Valley residents, especially since the State of Alaska is not processing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP,
Trapper Creek Community Council Elections Open Now
Trapper Creek Community Council elections are happening now. Seven candidates are running to fill six seats. Council president Jason Kresge will remain in office for another year to fulfill a
Christmas Day Assault in Trapper Creek
Alaska State Troopers arrested 47-year-old Talena Bess on December 26th for Assault in the Third Degree for an incident in Trapper Creek. Troopers report receiving a call on December 26th
Bridge Work Approved in the Upper Valley
At their meeting this week, the Mat-Su Borough Assembly approved updates to scopes of work and budgets for several bridges, including two in the Upper Valley. The Montana Creek Bridge
Talkeetna Sewer and Water Rates, Rules Updated
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly approved rate updates and rules changes to Talkeetna’s Sewer and Water operations this week. The main change users will see is a shift from a flat
Su-Valley Wrestlers Finish Strong at Regions
Susitna-Valley High School male wrestlers placed fifth out of eight teams in the Denali Conference wrestling tournament last weekend. The contest was held at Hutchinson High School in Fairbanks. Valdez
Planning Commission Delays Permit Discussion
A new RV park, campground, and helipad is in the planning stages within Denali State Park. The proposed park is on private land, but would operate within the Park’s boundaries.
Baldy Airpark Easement Vacations Stalled
Earlier this year, the Baldy Lake Airpark developer submitted a request to vacate section line easements. The Airpark is a new development near Talkeetna and has been stalled seeking several