US Attorney General drops Stevens conviction
From AP – The Justice Department wants the guilty verdict against former Senator Ted Stevens thrown out. It will not pursue a new trial, but wants all charges dropped. The office
Stimulus Funds to reach Sunshine Clinic
Senator Lisa Murkowski announced Friday that Alaska will receive 3 point 6 million dollars in stimulus funds to expand services at 26 community health centers across the state.
Upper Valley business openings, closings
A number of Talkeetna business openings and closings and changes have occurred over the past month: –Moose Juice and Nuggets is opening its doors this spring on the corner of
Haecker wins Press Club Award
Local Talkeetna resident and reporter Diana Haecker received an Alaska Press Club award Saturday night for her report on the 2008 Iditarod. Her article appeared in the Nome Nugget and
Sales Tax removed from special election ballot
The Mat Su Borough Assembly has voted to postpone a proposed sales tax ordinance in order to reassess the benefits to tax diversification.
DNR starts public process for Susitna Area Plan
The Department of Natural Resources is revising land plans dealing with the Susitna Valley. Both the Susitna Area Plan and Susitna Forestry Guidelines are being examined.
2 vehicle accident closes Parks Highway
Willow EMS and Fire Services responded to a two-vehicle accident near Sheep Creek Lodge Sunday afternoon. Alaska State Troopers report that a 41 year old male from Anchorage was driving
Where's the ash?
When Mt. Redoubt blew its top late Sunday night, the Weather Service predicted ashfall would head to the Susitna Valley. Some of it did, coating Skwentna and places west of
Oosik Race brings in 337 competitors
The 9th annual Oosik Classic Ski Race held Saturday brought in 337 skiers from around the state. Bob and Meg Stehn, race result coordinators, raved about the spectacular day. They