Roaming Goats Puzzle Sunshine Residents
In a week that has already had one goat story in the news, word is spreading over social media that two domestic goats have been seen wandering in the Sunshine
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YouGov Model Shows Treadwell Within Reach of Begich
By Liz Ruskin, APRN Most polls in the U.S. Senate race show Dan Sullivan ahead of rival Republican Mead Treadwell in the primary. But the Treadwell campaign is trumpeting a
Susitna Writer's Voice--Building an Alaskan life: A decade to cherish, by Katie Writer
This article by Talkeetna pilot and mother Katie Writer was published this month in Aviation for Women magazine. (Text and photos follow audio, 12 min 37 sec) Katie Writer-Building
Troopers Make Two Arrests in the Upper Valley Over the Weekend
Over the weekend, the Alaska State Troopers reported two incidents in the Upper Valley. The first occurred early Saturday morning. According to the trooper dispatch report, Talkeetna resident Christopher Ebner
Denali National Park: No Goats Allowed
If you’re looking for a place to walk your goat, scratch Denali National Park off the list. The park is planning to prohibit goats from its land in order to
Agriculture: Peonies in the Upper Valley
Peonies are a growing business in Alaska. Ample sunlight and moisture make for good growing conditions, and more farmers are looking at the flowers as a profit-maker. KTNA’s Phillip Manning
Susitna Salmon Center to Host Grand Opening and Community Art Project Wednesday
On Wednesday, the Susitna Salmon Center in Downtown Talkeetna is celebrating its grand opening with fish-themed art and education, and they’re giving the community a chance to pitch in on
Close Encounter Between Plane and Whale in Southeast Goes Viral
by: Greta Mart, KCAW – Sitka A 48-second YouTube video catching the swift reactions of a Sitka floatplane pilot went viral this past week. KCAW’s Greta Mart tracked down the
Borough Seeking Input on Transportation Plan
The Mat-Su Borough is soliciting public input in order to update its Long Range Transportation Plan. The plan was last updated in 2007, and was intended to act as a