Birch sap is running in the Susitna Valley
The Birch Forest of the Upper Susitna Valley is getting ready to explode with green vigor. While there may still be a some time before the leaves are out, the
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Reactions to a tip-free Talkeetna Roadhouse
by: Katie Writer – KTNA Two pay periods have passed since the Talkeetna Roadhouse has turned into a tip free establishment. KTNA covered a story earlier this month about why
Mat-Su Borough Assembly approves Chijuk Creek timber contract
After two hours of testimony and debate on Tuesday night, the Mat-Su Borough Assembly approved a five-year contract for a large timber harvest in the Trapper Creek area. Under
First Denali summits of climbing season logged
The 2018 climbing season on Denali is underway. According to a statement by Denali National Park Spokeswoman Maureen Gualtieri, the first group to attempt North America’s highest peak has returned.
Chijuk Creek timber sale could prove contentious at Mat-Su Borough Assembly
The Chijuk Creek timber sale has a complicated history. At its next meeting, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly will decide whether to award a five-year contract for logging in the area
Park Service unveils new entrance fee plan
Correction: The original version of this story stated that the increased fees for Denali National Park and Preserve will go into effect June 1, 2018. The National Park Service has
Fire destroys home on Kalispell Drive
A fire on Saturday night destroyed a home on Kalispell Road, according to Talkeetna Fire Chief Eric Chappel. Chappel says multiple families lived on the property where the house burned,
Sales tax figures for February released
The Mat-Su Borough has released the revenue figures for the sales tax levied on the Talkeetna Sewer and Water District at the beginning of this year. According to an email
Upper Valley legislators hold town hall in Talkeetna
Over the Easter weekend, the Northern Susitna Valley’s legislators both paid a visit to the Talkeetna Public Library to speak with their constituents. While Representative David Eastman has visited Talkeetna