Alaska Railroad work train derails at Curry Loop
This is a developing story and will continue to be updated as more information becomes available. Early Friday morning, an Alaska Railroad work train derailed on the Curry Loop track,
Sheldon Community Arts Hangar unveils Don Sheldon statue
Accompanied by polka music and a community potluck, the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar hosted a memorial for Don Sheldon this past weekend, where a life-sized bronze statue of the Alaskan
New borough policy calls for additional vetting of library books
A new library policy for the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, introduced earlier this month, calls on an advisory board to review new materials for all of the borough’s five public libraries. But
Alaska Senate removes new Talkeetna Trooper outpost from state budget
Governor Mike Dunleavy’s initial budget for the 2026 fiscal year included $2.4 million dedicated to reopening an Alaska State Trooper post in Talkeetna. The proposed outpost made it through the
Two missing Talkeetna children found safe and sound
This is a developing story; we will continue to update as we get more information. Two missing Talkeetna juveniles were found safe and sound outside the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge at
Talkeetna Art Festival to host double the vendors from last year
Beginning in 2022, the Talkeetna Art Festival has invited artisan craft vendors from across the state to come to Talkeetna and sell goods. According to Denali Arts Council Executive Director
Denali Arts Council to host annual Mother's Day concert
Talkeetna has been putting on the Mother’s Day concert for over 25 years. According to Denali Arts Council Music Academy Director Sandy Shoulders, the event is a chance for various
Talkeetna Fire Department receives new firetrucks
According to Talkeetna Fire Department Chief Eric Chappel, response time is crucial when it comes to putting out fires. That’s why getting newer equipment every so often is important. Chappel
Mat-Su Borough begins FY2026 budget deliberations
Deliberations on the Mat-Su Borough’s budget for the 2026 Fiscal Year began this past Thursday. In the special meeting, the assembly addressed four possible amendments to the proposed budget. Two