Local blogger and KTNA volunteer Bill Was describes events during a couple hours of volunteering that affirmed, in a small way, why he’s glad he moved here. Bill Was-Talkeetna … Susitna Writer’s Voice–Talkeetna Character, by Bill Was
20140818LisaShelby This year, Talkeetna Elementary School has a new principal. Lisa Shelby has spent the last three years on Lopez Island in Washington. Before that, she lived in Alaska for … Meet New Talkeetna Elementary Principal Lisa Shelby
On Thursday, the Alaska State Troopers arrested Joseph Garner Jr. of Wasilla for assault, DUI, and misconduct involving a weapon in Talkeetna. Troopers say that Garner, age 33, was driving … Wasilla Man Arrested for DUI, Assault, Weapons Charge in Talkeetna
Alaska’s state primary elections are on Tuesday. Two choices on the ballot have dominated statewide media coverage: Proposition 1, which would repeal the state’s new oil-tax regime, known as MAPA … State Primary Election Coming Up Next Tuesday
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is continuing to ease restrictions on coho salmon fishing in the Lower Valley. On Friday, Fish and Game issued an order saying that … Silver Limits Eased on Little Su
by: Alexandra Gutierrez, APRN On top of being the most expensive ballot measure in state history, next week’s referendum on oil taxes may also be one of the most contentious. … Oil Tax Referendum Ignites a Neighborly Sign War
On Tuesday, the Mat-Su Borough Assembly met to discuss a letter from the Federal Transit Authority asking for repayment of $12 million in grant funds. That money was used to … Borough Assembly Will Meet Again on a $12m Question
On Wednesday, the Alaska State Troopers reported a search and rescue operation that occurred last week on the Stampede Trail near Healy. On Wednesday, August 6th, a Wisconsin woman called … Hikers Rescued From Stampede Trail
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 … Sheep Hunter Rescued Near Talkeetna
