Christmas Bird Count Volunteers Tally 267 Birds
During this year’s Christmas Bird Count, there were a few surprises. Twenty-seven volunteers braved the wind and low temperatures to get those birds counted. Collectively, they traveled 70 miles and
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No Tree Cutting in State ROWs
It’s common to see someone with a chainsaw and a trailer right along the roadside cutting trees and loading them up. But according to Alaska Department of Transportation and Public
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
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
Obituary for Dan Elliott
Submitted by Will Elliott Former Talkeetna and Chase community resident Dan Elliott died unexpectedly December 21st, 2024 at Mat-Su Regional Hospital, Alaska. Daniel Bartlett Elliott II was born September 18th,
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