Independent journalism and community voices, broadcasting since 1993
Stay connected with the Upper Susitna Valley through comprehensive local news coverage, bringing you the stories, events, and updates that matter most to our community.
Richard Payne, a founding member of Denali Law Group, has been hired by the Mat-Su Borough as an independent external investigator into the Brough’s Animal Control Division. Earlier this month,
Talkeetna’s Wildwood Playground has been temporarily closed for maintenance after a recent inspection by Borough Recreation Services. During the inspection, it was discovered that the surface impact material had degraded
The Mat-Su Borough has restricted traffic on certain Borough roads during the freeze-thaw season for many years. And the Borough received many reports every year about overweight trucks disregarding the
Troopers have arrested 35-year-old Willow resident Misty Rehder on 26 counts of Cruelty to Animals. Rehder was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial on April 21st. On April 15th, the Alaska State Troopers
The Mat-Su Borough’s new Ridge Trail system in Talkeetna will likely see some commercial traffic in the coming seasons. Up to three commercial use permits will be granted to use
Though Benka Lake was stocked last year with char and trout, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game did not stock in 2023 or 2024 because public access was blocked.
Talkeetna residents have permanent public access to Benka Lake once again, after a years-long battle with the neighboring property owners to restore it. In August 2022, residents were surprised to
For Alaskan gardeners, it’s time to think about planting seeds. Many vegetables require being started from a seed indoors and then transported to the outdoor garden around June 1st. For
Wildfire season is right around the corner and burn permits are required beginning April 1st. With daytime temperatures in the 40s and plenty of sunshine, fuels may dry out between
