The Remarkable Bright Light Book Project—Some big book-hearted folks have been diligent in creating some Palmer town little libraries. Alys Culhane and Bill Schmldtkunz have built this project from the very first page. The Valley Recycling Center had many, many donated books. The books neede…
Emergency fishing regulations seem to be appearing in droves as we move toward the open-water fishing season. I’m glad to see the department making this effort in an early and timely manner for folks planning trips.
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
HATCHER PASS — The avalanche forecast submitted by Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center on Feb. 20 expired 24 hours after it was issued. Since that time, more than six inches of new snow ha…
Thursday, February 18, 2021
In an earlier column, we mentioned the newly released king salmon sport fishing regulations for the Valley and some of the regulations for the Kenai Peninsula. Many folks were unhapp…
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
HATCHER PASS — With recent snowfall, the avalanche danger in Hatcher Pass was listed as moderate at all levels on all aspects by the Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center. The forecast poste…
Friday, February 12, 2021
Here’s wishing you and your beloved partner a Happy Valentine’s Day this Sunday, Feb. 14!
Monday, February 08, 2021
WASILLA — Mushers of all experience levels are invited to partake in the Nome 40/10 Hal Bartko Memorial, a recreational sled dog race that provides locals and visitors alike a chance…
In normal years, it’s a top Anchorage-area tourist stop. Exotic enough to feel like a remote Alaskan destination, but close enough for an easy day’s drive, the Matanuska Glacier typi…
Wednesday, February 03, 2021
The days are getting longer. As the winter season shades into early spring, many folks begin thinking about open water fishing, with the big draw for almost all spring anglers being …
Monday, February 01, 2021
HATCHER PASS — Despite recent snowfall accumulating on the peaks in Hatcher Pass, the Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center listed avalanche danger as low at all elevations. In a recent aval…
Friday, January 22, 2021
Winter in Alaska can be a mental and emotional challenge — especially if you’re new to the region or have not built a practice of getting outside in cold temperatures or that famous …
One of the enjoyable outdoor-oriented activities we’ve lost, at least in the short term because of the pandemic, is the outdoors or trade show. All but a couple of gun shows were can…
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
WASILLA — The Mat-Su Valley’s chapter of Adult and Teen Challenge is hosting their largest fundraising event of the year, Sled for Hope. Anyone with a snowmachine is invited to a rec…
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
As many of you are, I’m scheduled for my first COVID-19 vaccination shot next week. Once that series of shots is complete and the vaccine has had a chance to take full effect (around…
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
HATCHER PASS — Low snowfall in Hatcher Pass has depleted the avalanche danger. The Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center lists the avalanche danger in Hatcher Pass at moderate for upper elev…
Wednesday, January 06, 2021
About 30 miles or 45 minutes from downtown Palmer, Eklutna Lake is just far enough away to feel like a trip out of the Valley — but close enough for a daylight winter adventure. Whil…
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough has a program that I was unfamiliar with. It is called the Wetlands Mitigation Bank and its use is to help protect important Borough wetlands during tim…