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Clark trial delayed again

The trial of Talkeetna resident Sam Clark continues to be delayed.  Clark was set to go to trial this week in Palmer but the trial has been postponed until August.

The trial of Talkeetna resident Sam Clark continues to be delayed.  Clark was set to go to trial this week in Palmer but the trial has been postponed until August.

Clark is accused of killing Talkeetna resident Dirk Fast on October 29th of last year.

Clark is still incarcerated  and held on $500,000 bail with a third party custodian requirement.  A court date is set for August 8th in Judge Eric Smith’s courtroom in Palmer.

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Su Valley Voice for August 20, 2026: River Erosion

This week on Su Valley Voice, the topic was erosion issues near Talkeetna. Host Phillip Manning was joined by guests from the Mat-Su Borough and Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to discuss the current situation and plans.

By Phillip Manning
Live KTNA 88.9 FM