New facilities appear in Village Park
A new addition to Talkeetna Village Park arrived just in time for the last gasps of the tourist season. A two-seater vault toilet has been installed on the west side
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Susitna Community Council updates
The Susitna Community Council has received three new nominations for seats on the Council. Mark Stahl, Gary Peters and Trevor Walters have all nominated themselves for regular 2-year terms on
4 proposals for new Library
Four Construction and design companies have submitted proposals to design a new Library and Community Center for Talkeetna, following the September 6th deadline for the Request for Proposals. The four
Everybody Does It...Even on the Mountain
by Phillip Manning In every year since 1992, at least one thousand climbers attempted to summit Denali. While they do bring additional business to a variety of local establishments, recent
Wetlands Permit for Port MacKenzie ok'd
The army corps of engineers have awarded the Port Mackenzie Rail Extension project its Wetlands Permit, opening the door to completion of the rail line in the next three years.
Su Valley Voice-9-12-2012-Art, artists, and auction
Host Lorien Nettleton gathers a handful of artists in the studio, two-by-two, and a couple people well-known in the local arts community: art auction coordinator Nick Condon, and man of
Food assistance requests are up in Mat Su
An organization that provides over-the-phone assistance for people in financial distress has announced that so far this year, calls for food assistance have gone up dramatically in the Mat Su
Jessica Stevens Community Foundation announces recipients for Community Improvement Grants
The Jessica Stevens Community Foundation has announced the recipients of their community improvement grants. After receiving a lot of community support, a larger total sum was given out this year,
Water and Sewer rate hike will take effect in November, but still won't cover costs
Talkeetna Water and Sewer customers can expect a 5% rate increase to take effect November 1st. That’s according to Talkeetna Water and Sewer Board member Karen Schapansky, who addressed the