Borough finalizes sale of MV Susitna
As of last Thursday, the Mat-Su Borough no longer owns the MV Susitna. When the borough acquired Susitna, the intent was to establish a ferry service between Port Mackenzie
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Governor Walker announces shutdown of Knik Arm Crossing, Susitna-Watana Hydroelectric projects
In addition to discussing vetoed items in the state budget, Governor Bill Walker used this morning’s press conference to announce that he is shutting down two megaprojects in the Mat-Su:
Overdue hikers bound for "Into the Wild" bus found safe
Two overdue hikers were found in good condition by National Park Service rangers in the Denali National Park area on Sunday. According to the National Park Service, 25-year-old Michael Trigg
Talkeetna Airport Work to Begin Next Month
Over the next two summers, expansion and improvement work will take place at the Talkeetna State Airport. Laura Paul, Construction Project Manager for the Alaska Department of Transportation and
Youth Conservation Corps provides jobs, experience for local teens
By: Katie Writer – KTNA Each summer, local teenagers work as part of the Upper Susitna Soil and Water Conservation District’s Youth Conservation Corps. The participants are paid to work
Unknown medical issue claims the life of Japanese climber on Denali
On Tuesday, a Japanese climber on Denali died from unknown medical issues. According to the National Park Service, 66-year-old Masayuki Ikeda of Toride, Japan became ill on Monday night while
New business profile: Silverbear Sundries
By: Katie Writer – KTNA Each summer, new businesses come to Talkeetna. Silverbear Sundries has been in business for years, but has a new home on Main Street. KTNA’s Katie
Borough to conduct "housekeeping" on zoning code
Mat-Su Borough staff is in the process of rewriting the zoning section of borough code. The zoning code, also known as Title 17, includes rules for utilities, tall towers, and
New summer business channels Talkeetna's golden history
By: Katie Writer – KTNA Along with each summer’s rush of visitors to Talkeetna come new businesses which includes Sourdough Bucks. Owners Kevin and Tammy Helms are having just as