Month: February 2009

For the last several days, residents in east Talkeetna have watched dump trucks filled with tree branches and soil, called overburden, headed to the Beaver Road gravel pit.

About a month and a half ago, Hugo Chavez and the Venezuelan government reversed a decision that is now affecting many households in Alaska.  Through Citgo Petroleum, they will provide … Free heating oil program ends next Friday

The Matanuska Electric Association board of directors last week unanimously voted to cut electric rates by almost 1.7% starting the first week of April. Rates were raised almost 17% last month, … MEA rates to drop slightly

The Palin administration late Wednesday gave legislators a list of changes it wants to make to next year’s capital and operating budgets. Governor Palin originally presented the plan in December, … Palin makes budget cuts

The membership meeting originally scheduled for Friday evening will now take place on Thursday, February 26th, at the Talkeetna Roadhouse. We’ll gather at 5:30 to celebrate accomplishments of the past … KTNA annual membership meeting postponed

A summer wheelchair race that has historically come through Talkeetna is by-passing the Parks Highway entirely this year. Sadlers Alaska Challenge racers will see parts of Alaska not seen previously. … Wheelchair race won’t stop in Talkeetna

About 20 people gathered Tuesday night at the Su Valley High School makeshift auditorium to gain information on current and future grants available for businesses in the upper valley.  The … USSWCD holds open house

Su Valley skiers met the school district competition at the Borough Championships on Valentine’s Day.  The 8.4 K classic race was held at the base of Hatcher Pass.  Terrain was … Su Valley skiers compete at Hatcher Pass