Month: February 2009

After months of discussing and planning, a transportation planning group in the northern valley has received a grant to start public transportation service.  The service starts out with one day … Public transportation coming to Talkeetna

The 20 year old man involved in the head on collision near Big Lake last September has been charged with manslaughter and assault. September 20, Troopers responded to a collision … Big Lake man charged in September accident

A bill that would lighten cruise ship regulations is moving quickly through the Alaska state House.  The bill will allow ship discharge in mixing zones The current law allows for … Cruise Ship bill moves fast through the AK House

Over 200 people gather at the Point MacKenzie General Store this Saturday to do what some would think a bit crazy.  Skiing or bicycling (or walking) parts of the Iditarod … The Susitna 100 still racing after 20 years

The George Parks Highway was closed for about a half an hour Thursday due to a 2 vehicle accident near milepost 94. Alaska State Troopers report that a 29 year … Two-vehicle accident closes Parks Highway

Palmer Superior Court Judge Eric Smith is one of 2 attorneys that will be considered for a vacancy on Alaska’s Supreme Court. The Alaska Judicial Council completed the extensive review … Smith chosen as Alaska Supreme Court possibility

For years Talkeetna Community Radio rented space on Second Street, with equipment scattered among four separate locations. As Sue Deyoe reports, last week the organization was able to purchase the rented building … Rasmuson, USDA, others help KTNA purchase its building

The Alaska Cruise Association is making the rounds to communities that have vested interest in the cruise tour packages.  The organization is hoping to gain support across the state for … Cruise association seeks local Chamber support