New assistant base camp manager reflects on first year on Denali
The Kahiltna Base Camp was disassembled last week, signaling the end of the 2021 climbing season on Denali, the tallest peak in North America. Kahiltna is the name of the glacier
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Fish and Game loosens King Salmon restrictions on the Little Susitna River
Fishermen in the Mat-Su Valley were granted an additional opportunity to harvest a king salmon over the holiday weekend. On July 2nd, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced
Lichen Fire at Mile 92 Fully Contained
The Lichen Fire near Mile 92 of the Parks Highway is now one hundred percent contained, according to the incident commander. The fire was initially reported on Sunday evening shortly
Local and state firefighters act quickly to stop Lichen Fire from spreading on Independence Day
Local fire departments and the Alaska Division of Forestry were able to stop a wildfire from spreading on Independence Day in the Northern Susitna Valley. Shortly before 7:00 pm on
Wildfire Ignited near Mile 92 of the Parks Highway
11:10 pm: Incident Commander Brian Calvert has announced that the 3-4 acre fire had been declared 100% contained at 11:10pm on July 4th. 7/4 8:36 pm: We will suspend on-air
Six local mushers have already signed up for the 2022 Iditarod
The 2022 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race may be nearly nine months away, but some local mushers have already signed up to participate. Thus far, six veteran mushers from Willow
First vaccine clinic held in Downtown Talkeetna
Last Friday, the first COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Downtown Talkeetna drew about thirty people. Held at the Denali Education Center building, formerly Northern Susitna Institute, the clinic was staffed by
Wasilla man faces "dozens" of charges after high-speed chase on the Glenn Highway
On Wednesday morning, a police chase in the Mat-Su has resulted in dozens of charges filed against 48-year-old Fred Morse of Wasilla, and there could be more to come. Around
Deshka River Opens for King Salmon Harvest
On Friday, June 18th, The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) opened the Deshka River to the harvest of king salmon. The fishery had been closed to harvesting the