Y Traffic Study Coming Soon
The Alaska State Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, or DOT, says they will initiate a study at the intersection of the Talkeetna Spur Road and the Parks Highway. The
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New Farmers Market for Upper Valley
A new farmers market is coming to the Upper Valley in June. The market will be held on Saturdays starting June 22 in the parking lot of the Upper Susitna
Climber's Body Recovered from Denali
The body of a climber was recovered from Denali late Friday evening. Climber Zulkifli (ZUL-kiff-lee) Bin Yusof (YOO-suf), one of a three-person Malaysian climbing team, died May 29th. He likely
Benka Lake Fence to be Removed
A judge granted the temporary injunction Friday to remove the fence blocking public access to Benka Lake. The Brunzes, property owners on both sides of Lakeview Street, erected the fence
One Climber Rescued on Denali
Denali National Park and Preserve rescue personnel evacuated one of the two Malaysian climbers that have been waiting for help since Tuesday. The surviving climber says his partner died in
Landfill Coupon Deadline May 31st
Friday, May 31st is the deadline to register for the Mat-Su Borough’s solid waste landfill coupon. The coupons are valid at the Central Landfill and the Willow, Talkeetna, and Trapper
Rangers Wait Out Wind to Resume Denali Rescues
Two distressed climbers that requested a rescue on Tuesday at 1am are still on the mountain. High winds are preventing the National Park Service Rangers from reaching the men. The
MEA Board Election Results Are In
The Matanuska Electric Association, or MEA, Board of Directors election results have been posted. Three candidates ran for the Susitna West District seat. Bill Kendig, the incumbent for the seat,
Rangers Respond to Multiple Rescues on Denali
Memorial Day weekend is the start of the busiest two weeks of the climbing season on Denali. As of Wednesday morning, 506 climbers are on the mountain attempting to climb.