Talkeetna and Trapper Creek Elementary principal resigns
Jodi Picou, principal of the Talkeetna and Trapper Creek Elementary Schools handed in her resignation on Tuesday, April 14. Picou said, “It seemed to be the right thing to do”. Picou has
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House wrangles over education and municipal sharing money
The Alaska State House yesterday failed to pass a provision of the state’s operating budget, which would have drawn funds held in the constitutional budget reserve account. A three-quarter vote
Train to Whittier free while rockslide is cleared
The large rocks that block the road to Whittier are taking longer to remove than originally thought. The road south of Anchorage may be closed through the weekend. In response,
Academic Decathlon winners
Seated: Jens and Steen Timmers Middle: Ian Merkley, Gena Moses, Mike Jurasek, Ian McKee Top: Bayne Salmon, Dave Stull, Forrest Morgan Ian Merkley – gold medal in interview (highest score
Kenai Commercial Fisher appointed to Alaska BOF
Governor Sarah Palin has appointed Brent Johnson of Clam Gulch to the Alaska Board of Fisheries. He is a lifelong Alaskan who grew up in Seldovia. Johnson, a commercial fisherman
Residents discuss Airport Improvements
Two dozen people gathered at the Talkeetna Elementary school Monday night to discuss the latest Talkeetna Airport Improvement plans. In late March, the Talkeetna Community Council received a DOT Airport
Earth & Beyond-Natural Observations: Spring Opportunities
From birds to bugs to the backwoods, we find out what’s going on in early April, whose much-anticipated warmer temperatures, longer days, and hard snow crust are here for a
Liquor licenses increase with Borough growth spurt
The number of liquor licenses in the area has increased the past few years along with the Mat Su Borough’s population growth spurt.
Parents and teachers examine School District changes
The Mat Su School District is introducing a new curriculum to be taught in schools district wide. Its so new that many schools haven’t heard much about it. Talkeetna elementary