Businesses in Talkeetna look at leaner summer reservations
The economic news nation wide, as well as world wide, has some people concerned about what could happen to tourism here this summer. The state of Alaska recently released their
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US Cross Country Ski Championships cancelled
The cold weather is hampering the US Cross Country Ski Championships again in Anchorage. Today’s Sprint Race has been postponed until 2 pm. The jury makes a final decision on
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New owners of Tanners announce microbrewery plan
Owners of a new business venture spoke in front of the Talkeetna Community Council Monday night. Rumors have spread across Talkeetna with the shuttering of Tanners Trading Post, Coffee Cabin
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Begich sworn in
Former Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich was sworn in this morning as U.S. senator in Washington DC. The 111th Congress convened today and the first order of business was to swear
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Denali ranger Daryl Miller retires
South District Ranger Daryl Miller bids farewell to his co-workers and Talkeetna this week. After 8 years in his position as South District Ranger and 17 years at the Ranger
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Anchorage ditches glass recycling
More than 150 tons of glass per month will go to the Anchorage dump instead of Anchorage recycling bins beginning January 5th. Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling (ALPAR) says
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Nuggets--Treasure hunting at Wal-Mike's
Host Charlie Loeb has a conversation with Mike Carpenter, owner of “Wal-Mike’s” emporium in Trapper Creek, a treasure trove of stocking stuffers. Explore the local history and personality of this
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Wilson's case delayed again
The trial of Michael Wilson has been delayed again. And now 3 other individuals have been fingered in the Halloween robbery and burglary cases of last fall in Talkeetna. The
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Mat-Su Borough first in the nation with sled dog district
The Mat Su Borough has become the first area in the nation to have an area with a Special-Use District (SPUD) dedicated to sled dog trails and recreation. The Borough
by KTNA Staff