Denali climber makes National Geo's Adventurer of the Year
Lieutenant Colonel Marc Hoffmeister of Eagle River has been awarded a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year award for his climb on Denali this summer.
Montana Creek Mushers have good showing Saturday
Twenty-two mushers and nine skijorers showed up from Anchorage, Homer, Seward, Willow and Talkeetna to participate in Montana Creek Dog Mushers third point race event of the season.
Winter storm watch for northern valley
The National Weater Service has issued a storm watch for Talkeetna, Trapper Creek and Willow until Sunday evening. Snow accumulations may be between 4 and 8 inches and travel could
Oosik Ski Race back on
After Oosik organizer Art Mannix announced that there would be no Oosik this year in Talkeetna, a few people tried to figure out who could step up to the plate
Explosion at Point MacKenzie destroys maintenance facility
Three explosions went off at Point MacKenzie this morning and a maintenance building burned to the ground.
State proposes adding state landmarks register
The state of Alaska is proposing some changes in the department of history and archeology which would add a Landmarks Register. The addition of the registry would allow Alaskan buildings
FCC changes may affect Borough tower plan
The Federal Communications Commission has established timeframes for cell phone tower sitings. What it does for local and Borough control over tower installations is still in question.
State announces grants available for historic restoration
The latest round of grants available have caught the eye of more than one Talkeetna resident. The office of History and Archeology is now accepting applications for historic preservation grants.
Chamber meets with United Way
The Talkeetna Chamber of Commerce held it’s monthly meeting last Thursday evening at the Talkeetna Roadhouse. A handful of members navigated a hectic activity schedule to hear featured speaker