Yukon Don Tanner discusses his first book, Talkeetna Territory Papers
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Local musher Anja Radano prepares to set off on the Iditarod this weekend
Just a few days before the ceremonial start of the 2018 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, Anja Radano is putting the finishing touches on her preparation. For the first
Anja Radano prepares for her first Iditarod
For most of her fourteen years in Alaska, Anja Radano has been involved in the mushing world. Her first experience with sled dogs was helping musher Melanie Gould with one
Mat-Su Health Foundation thanked for grants to Willow library, Hatcher Alpine Xperience
At Tuesday’s meeting of the Mat-Su Borough Assembly, assembly members thanked the Mat-Su Health Foundation for grants headed to large projects in the Susitna Valley. Last month, the Mat-Su Health
Sheldon Chalet offers luxury at elevation in the Alaska Range
The Don Sheldon Amphitheater on the Ruth Glacier is one of the most striking vistas in the Alaska Range. In the midst of miles of mountains and ice in the
Borough Assembly to consider grant, loan for Talkeetna Sewer and Water
At its next meeting, the Mat-Su Borough Assembly will consider two resolutions to fund work on Talkeetna’s sewer and water system. One of the two resolutions would lead to the
Talkeetna Fire Department to begin work on pre-fire plans
Beginning this winter, the Talkeetna Fire Department plans to conduct walkthroughs with businesses who would like to develop a pre-fire plan. The plan would include information such as the location
Local schools honor veterans with joint assembly
by: Katie Writer – KTNA The Talkeetna Elementary School joined Susitna Valley Junior/ Senior High School for another heart warming Veterans Day Assembly on Wednesday. The Wasilla High School Air
Borough marijuana tax revenue expected to top $100k in third quarter
Mat-Su Borough officials have released numbers regarding how much revenue has come in thus far from its marijuana sales tax, and have ideas for what the borough may need to