Talkeetna celebrates the start of new recycling program
Talkeetna’s Mat-Su Borough Transfer Site, often referred to by locals as “the dump,” is not the sort of place you would normally expect to find a celebration, but that’s exactly
Borough Assembly will return from meeting-free July to a full agenda
After not meeting in the month of July, the Mat-Su Borough Assembly will resume its regular meeting schedule next week. The agenda reflects the long period since the last meeting,
Mat-Su election slate comes into focus
Two candidates have officially entered the race to represent District 7 in the Mat-Su Borough Assembly. Doyle Holmes and Randall Kowalke, both Willow residents, were added to the official candidate
First elasmosaur fossils in Alaska discovered in Talkeetna Mountains
Earlier this summer, paleontologists confirmed that fossilized vertebrae found in the Talkeetna Mountains belonged to an ancient sea creature, the elasmosaur. This is the first time that remains of the
Anchorage residents plead not guilty to Sockeye Fire charges
The two Anchorage residents accused of starting the Sockeye Fire last month pleaded not guilty, according to court documents. Greg Imig and Amy Dewitt are each charged with eight misdemeanors
Talkeetna recycling scheduled to begin in early August
After a very successful fundraising period, Talkeetna’s recycling program is days away from getting started. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is currently scheduled for 11:00 am on Monday, August 3rd at the
Scientists hope to determine more precise height for Denali
Denali is the tallest mountain in North America. Officially, its height is listed at 20,320 feet. The survey establishing the mountain’s height was made in 1953. Two years ago, the
Plane crash leaves Trapper Creek man dead
On Sunday, a plane crash claimed the life of Michael Zagula, 54, of Trapper Creek. According to the Alaska State Troopers, Zagula was flying over the area of his daughter’s
Man rescued after vehicle rolls down Petersville Road embankment
On Monday night, emergency responders rescued a man who was reportedly trapped in his vehicle with multiple broken bones on the Petersville Road. According to the Alaska State Troopers, an