Emergency Burn Closure Lifted in the Mat-Su
The emergency burn closure that went into effect shortly before the July 4th holiday weekend has been lifted. The month of June was the driest recorded in Alaska in over
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Unofficial Borough Election Results Show Strong Support for all Ballot Measures
All four ballot propositions from the Mat-Su Borough’s special election appear poised to pass, according to unofficial results available as of Wednesday. The special election, which was held Tuesday, contained
The Talkeetna Roadhouse Took a Stand for Abortion Rights This Fourth of July
The Talkeetna Roadhouse supports abortion rights. This Fourth of July, a sign at the bakery window made this clear to patrons. “100% of today’s sales will be given to Planned
Voter Registration Deadline for State Primary Election is July 17th
The deadline is fast-approaching to register for the August 16th primary and special elections. Most Alaskans won’t have to do anything in order to make sure they are eligible to
Susitna Writer's Voice - July 10, 2022 "Handsome", by Wendy Battino
For this Susitna Writer’s Voice hear the first installment on our theme of bears. Wendy Battino shares her story “Handsome”. It’s about starting a homestead and meeting a black bear
Non-Profit Provides Summer Art Opportunities to Kids
This summer, the Denali Arts Council is offering kids the opportunity to get outside and make art. There will be three total workshops—two-day programs with different focuses throughout the summer.
5-Acre Wildfire Discovered South of Alaska Range, West of Petersville
A fire was discovered on the evening of July 3 in Denali National Park and Reserve, 36 miles west of Petersville. It was 4-to-7 acres when it was discovered and
New Fairview Owner Discusses Renovation and Visions for the Talkeetna Icon
The Fairview Inn is one of Downtown Talkeetna’s most iconic landmarks. Not only is it the tallest building on Main Street, a status enshrined in borough code, but its ninety-nine
Entomologist Derek Sikes Helps Us Understand Our Summer Mosquito Population
As a recent transplant to Talkeetna, I was shocked and annoyed by the swarms of mosquitoes here. So, I called up entomologist Derek Sikes at the University of Alaska Fairbanks