Sheep Hunter Rescued Near Talkeetna
Also on Wednesday, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of an injured hunter in the Heart Mountain area, northwest of Talkeetna. Troopers say Chris Kahahawai of Wasilla was sheep
Going My Way? Writer Attempts Aerial Hitchhike from Key West to Barrow
In Talkeetna, a writer is looking to hitch a ride to Point Barrow. She doesn’t want to go by ground, however. KTNA’s Phillip Manning has more: 20140814JetHiking At KTNA, we
The Free Box is Closed, but Maybe Not Forever
Talkeetna is home to a number of stores, most of which cater to visitors. One, however, is more geared toward locals, and you don’t need much money, none, in fact,
Search for Missing Fisherman Ends
On Saturday, the search for a missing fisherman around Willow Creek was called off. Jerry Warner of Missouri was last seen on August 3rd walking upstream from an RV campground
Borough Consultants Meet With Talkeetna Residents on Sewer and Water Rates
On Wednesday, CRW Engineering Group met with community members in Talkeetna to discuss the recent sewer and water system assessment. The two-hour meeting was dominated by discussion of potential rate
Litigation Blamed for Port MacKenzie Rail Spur Delays
by: Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage Construction of the railroad link between the Matanuska-Susitna Borough city of Houston and Port MacKenzie is over budget and way behind schedule. Borough officials
ADF&G Tightens Regs on Reds and Eases on Mat-Valley Silvers
A weak run of sockeye salmon has prompted the Alaska Department of Fish and Game to shut down retention of red salmon in the Larson Creek area. According to a
Mat-Su Borough Assembly Resumes Meetings
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly is back from its July break, and this week’s meeting included two issues in the Susitna Valley as well as the introduction of an ordinance that
Federal Government Gives Mat-Su Borough 30 Days to Repay $12 Million in Ferry Funds
20140807Ferry READ THROUGH FRIDAY AM The federal government has contacted the Mat-Su Borough asking for repayment of $12.3 million dollars in grant funds connected to the idle MV Susitna. In