Month: January 2009

Tazlina Mannix and 9 other Alaska skiers are headed to France and Norway for an international race series. Mannix was named to the U23 Championship Team, along with Max Trienen … Taz Mannix headed to Europe

The Chase Community Council met Thursday evening to elect a board of directors and discuss upcoming issues that could turn into committee assignments. The council has allowed for mail in … Chase Community Council elects Board

Much of the state is under winter storm or high wind warnings. Talkeetna broke a record today (Friday) as temperatures went above the record 39 degrees set in 1992. Anchorage … Weather breaks records across the state

Due to icy conditions in the Upper Su Valley, Talkeetna and Trapper Creek Elementary, Willow and Su Valley High Schools are closed.  Other Mat Su Borough area schools are in … Schools closed for a third day

Cruise lines and other companies in the lower 48 are searching for innovative methods to promote tourism to Alaska this summer. The state recently released their visitor numbers from last … Cruise lines advertising low rates to get visitors to Alaska

The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority – AIDEA – , along with Golden Valley Electric and Homer Electric Cooperatives, announced the sale of the Healy Clean Coal Plant Wednesday … Healy Clean Coal Plant deal struck

Hugo Chavez and the Venezuelan government reversed its decision yesterday about providing free home heating oil to bush Alaska. Several days ago, they announced that their US oil subsidiary would … Decision reversed on free oil to Alaskans

The Mat Su School District closed all public schools for the day due to icy roads.  The freezing rain has also closed the Sunshine Clinic for the day.  Patients can … Icy roads close school, clinic, and more

The Montana Creek Dog Mushers Association has completed their points race series and awarded the winners with trophies. The top three spots in each class received a trophy.  Points are … MCDMA completes points race series