Blocked Benka Lake Access Frustrates Locals
Benka Lake enthusiasts were surprised last week when a fence was erected, blocking public access to the lake. Since that time, access to the lake has grown into a community-wide
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Flood warning issued for Willow Creek at the Parks; flood advisory issued for Susitna Valley
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for part of Willow and a flood advisory for much of the rest of the Susitna Valley. The flood warning for
Local Rivers Rising. Most Forecast to Crest Below Flood Stage by Wednesday
After weeks without measurable rainfall, the Northern Susitna Valley has seen days on end of significant precipitation. As a result, local rivers and creeks are rising. As of Tuesday afternoon,
Emergency Burn Closure Lifted in the Mat-Su
The emergency burn closure that went into effect shortly before the July 4th holiday weekend has been lifted. The month of June was the driest recorded in Alaska in over
New Fairview Owner Discusses Renovation and Visions for the Talkeetna Icon
The Fairview Inn is one of Downtown Talkeetna’s most iconic landmarks. Not only is it the tallest building on Main Street, a status enshrined in borough code, but its ninety-nine
Entomologist Derek Sikes Helps Us Understand Our Summer Mosquito Population
As a recent transplant to Talkeetna, I was shocked and annoyed by the swarms of mosquitoes here. So, I called up entomologist Derek Sikes at the University of Alaska Fairbanks
State suspends fireworks, tightens burning rules across Southcentral and Interior
The State of Alaska is tightening restrictions on fires and fireworks in advance of the Independence Day weekend. Thursday evening, the Alaska Fire Marshal’s Office announced that use of fireworks
Smoke from Interior Wildfires Brings Haze to Southcentral
Smoke from fires in Central Alaska is making its way over the Alaska Range into South Central Alaska. The current hazy skies in the Upper Susitna Valley are a result
Borough Voters Will Decide on Four Ballot Propositions in July
Early and absentee-in-person voting for the Mat-Su Borough’s special election began on Monday, and the borough clerk’s office has sent out brochures outlining what’s on the summer ballot to voters.