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
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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
Trainman's Walk Work to be Complete Next Week
Final touches on the Trainman’s Walkway attached to the Talkeetna Railroad Bridge will be completed next week. Work began on both the bridge and the walkway earlier this year. According
Su-Valley Volleyball Team Wins Second at State
The Susitna Valley High School Volleyball team placed second at the Alaska State Volleyball tournament last weekend. Jayden Sliker was named as “Best Setter” for the tournament and Team Captain,
Remote Learning Abandoned by MSBSD
The icy weather that closed Mat-Su Valley schools this week might add extra school days to the school calendar, due to a recent policy change. When Covid-19 closed schools