Following a unique fundraiser model pioneered in Fairbanks, two Talkeetna non-profits found a creative way to tap into tourism dollars flowing into the community. The Denali Arts Council and the Sunshine Transit teamed up to offer tourists a real Alaska experience and make some money in the process.

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A request for two new vehicles for the Sunshine Transit system was spared from Governor Sean Parnell’s red pen slashing through the state budget. (more…)

The Sunshine Transit Coalition thought they were getting a fast, free deal two weeks ago when they were offered a used vehicle to add to the fleet of one.  What followed was a paper and legal nightmare, involving the Talkeetna Troopers and Palmer DMV.  It should soon be over.

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The Sunshine Transit Coalition is in the process of finalizing bus passes and tickets for what will no longer be a free system.  The new system will start March 1^st. (more…)

Sunshine Transit has had to make needed cuts in their afternoon service.  The group is trying to act fast to make changes necessary to keep the service running.  This story changed from its original run on Thursday’s noon broadcast.

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SUNSHINE TRANSIT— When winter moved in last Wednesday in form of a steady and substantial snowfall, the free Sunshine Transit running from downtown Talkeetna via the Sunshine Community Health Center to the Parks Highway and back provided a  safe way to get around. John Lingon caught a ride from Whigmi Road to get to work in town. Photo by Diana Haecker

Senator Lisa Murkowski announced Friday that Alaska will receive 3 point 6 million dollars in stimulus funds to expand services at 26 community health centers across the state. (more…)

The first run of the Sunshine Transit van:  a conversation about rural transportation with community transportation committee members Sharon Montagnino and Mike Sterling, Lou Friend from Mat-Su Transit, and first-day van rider Pat Chamberlin.  Charlie Loeb hosts.

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