Cardboard baler comes online at Talkeetna Transfer Site
Correction: An earlier version of this story stated that the baler is owned and operated by Talkeetna Recycling Works. Ownership of the baler has been transferred to the Mat-Su Borough.
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Willow 300 cancelled due to poor trail conditions
The Willow 300 has been cancelled due to deteriorating trail conditions. The announcement came late Tuesday morning on social media. According to a post on the Willow 300 Facebook page,
Willow 300 is a go
The Willow 300 is a go, according to a social media post by race organizers. On Friday, the official Facebook page for the race stated that a decision would be
Denali Junior Nordic coaches combine moose awareness with fun games
by Katie Writer The Junior Nordic Ski Program has 33 skiers this year as well as a new assistant coach, Tucker Chenoweth. At the beginning of Wednesday’s practice, the coaches
Comparing the Nov. 30 earthquake to the Denali Fault earthquake
Since November 30th’s Magnitude 7.0 earthquake, we have been looking at the science of seismic activity with State Seismologist Michael West. Today, West discusses how the November 30th earthquake compares
Talkeetna Fly-In is a Go
Submitted by Trisha Costello The first agenda item on the printout asked the question: Shall the Fly In continue? Ten members of the public showed up for last Thursday’s
Around Talkeetna on Solstice Eve
by: Katie Writer – KTNA With the shortest day upon us, Alaskans are celebrating the holidays in different ways. For some, it’s family time. For others, it’s another day at
Wilderness Woman Competition and Bachelor Auction successful after Friday's earthquake
by: Katie Writer – KTNA The 2018 Wilderness Women Contest and Bachelor Ball was another huge success despite nature’s punches. The crowd on Main Street on Saturday afternoon appeared more
Locals Experience a Big Earthquake
By Katie Writer After Friday morning’s earthquake, KTNA’s Katie Writer was out and about in Talkeetna talking with locals about their experience.