State announces prelininary Pick. Click. Give. totals
The Alaska Department of Revenue has released the preliminary figures for the 2014 Pick. Click. Give. program. This year, Alaskans have pledged a record $2.7 million dollars through the program,
Talkeetna 2014 Choose Respect Walk
20140331Respect Last week, approximately 170 communities in Alaska held events for the statewide Choose Respect program. In Talkeetna, that involved nearly fifty people walking from the Flying Squirrel Bakery and
Mayor Stubbs to have mayoral litter
Stubbs, Talkeetna’s honorary mayor cat, has made national and international news twice in recent years. First, it was the mere existence of a feline mayor, and the associated media frenzy
Billionaire backs boondoggle bridge
Talkeetna is literally the end of the road, and many residents are keen to keep it that way. If one billionaire has his way, however, that may no longer be
Denali Park Road open to mile 15
More of Denali National Park’s road has opened. This year marked the first in a test program to begin plowing the first twelve miles of the road earlier in the
Legislature could add funds for education, prioritize megaprojects
With less than a month until the end of the state’s legislative session, increasing discussion of the state budget is inevitable. Members of both the House and Senate, as well
Borough plans earthquake preparedness activities in Lower Valley through Saturday
Through March 29th, communities around the state will be conducting training and exercises to help prepare in case of a major earthquake. March 27th marks the 50th anniversary of the
Project leader discusses Talkeetna Sewer and Water assessment
20140327TSW Last year, the Alaska Legislature voted to give the Mat-Su Borough $100,000 to perform an assessment of the Talkeetna sewer and water system. The Borough has contracted CRW Engineering
State Senate committee hears testimony on Knik Arm Bridge
On Tuesday, the Alaska Senate Finance Committee heard testimony on the proposed Knik Arm Crossing. Last week, Senators heard the details of a new plan to finance the project. Current