After several months of upheaval, the Talkeetna Historical Society has a new board of directors.

Past President of the society, Rich Crain, said he was gladly handing over the reins and was off to ‘follow his bliss’ . (more…)

The popular Live at 5 concert series initiated last year will continue this summer.

Both Denali Arts Council and the Talkeetna Chamber of Commerce are planning the event, held in the Talkeetna Village Park every Friday throughout the summer from 5 pm to 7 pm. (more…)

The PFD filing deadline is looming as is the Pick Click and Give program deadline for 2011. (more…)

Two Talkeetna area non profits are talking about teaming up to purchase a piece of property on the edge of downtown Talkeetna.  Although many people have eyed the property, the two organizations have now gone public with their idea in hopes to get feedback from the community..  (see John Campbell folk school and North House Folk School)

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Film makers are not new to the village of Talkeetna, but this month brings the first zombie horror film entirely set in Alaska AND Talkeetna.  Dozens of people showed up to a casting call Monday afternoon.  Producer Joe Davison tried to sort out zombies from the regular cast and interview wannabe film stars…

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KTNA’s news, weather, announcements and Denali Echoes for Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011, hosted by Diana Haecker. Local news headlines: Denali Arts Council executive director resigns; Trapper Creek organizes design contest for signs; Rookie Dallas Seavey wins the Yukon Quest. (16 min.)

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The executive director of the Denali Arts Council has handed in her resignation, effective February 28. Mindy Lindgren has been leading the organization for four years, first as the business director, then the executive director. (more…)

THE GRINCH— The holiday season wouldn’t be complete without the appearance of the green creature trying to steal Christmas. Here, the Grinch showed up at the Talkeetna Elementary School during last Saturday’s PTA craft fair. Photo by Diana Haecker

A new coffeetable book out late this summer highlights the artistry of metalsmiths across the Western States.  Photos show intricate metal scrolling, massive iron gates, delicate metal flowers, all by accomplished ironworkers.  Passion and Power’s first chapter highlights a Talkeetna resident.

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