Friends of the Talkeetna Library Win a Literary Award
Local nonprofit, Friends of the Talkeetna Library, was one of three Alaskan groups to be presented with a CLIA award this past weekend. CLIA stands for “Contributions to Literacy in
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Dwindling King Salmon on Local Rivers Lead to Speculation on Fishery's Future
For Alaskan Anglers in the Susitna Valley, July 13th was once a notable day. July 13th used to mark the end of King Salmon fishing season each year. But emergency
Montana Creek Fire Information
This post will be updated continuously as additional information becomes available regarding the Montana Creek Fire. 6/30 3:47pm: The Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection says there is no
Electronics Recycling Event Coming in July
Upper Valley residents will be able recycle electronics for four days in July. The events are sponsored by several partners and are free for residents. Microwaves, toasters, laptops, printers, fluorescent
Lightning Sparks Fires in Upper Valley
Lightning sparked three fires in the Upper Valley on Sunday. The Susitna fire is located near the river about six miles due west of the Willow Airport. A suppression module
Alaskan Climbers come through for team whose gear was stolen
For three Japanese climbers, their Alaska dream seemed to end the day they landed in Anchorage. The climbers, known as Subaru, Genya and Tora, had three backpacks full of mountaineering
Assembly to Discuss Land Sales
The 2024 Competitive Bid Land Sale will be discussed at Tuesday’s Assembly meeting. A parcel of land located on South Red Tail Road in Talkeetna is on the list. The
No Fish Stocking for Benka This Year
Public access has been restored to Benka Lake with a temporary injunction. But Alaska Department of Fish and Game, or ADF&G, confirm there will be no fish stocking in the
School Board Votes Down Trooper Presence
The Mat-Su School Board voted “no” on a motion to move and remodel a portable building that would have provided a law enforcement presence in the area around Susitna-Valley High