Speedy response sees new library site in the works
The effort to bring a new library to Talkeetna is moving forward with a new location. KTNA’s Lorien Nettleton has more: listen to full story [2:37] LibrarySite-202 After geotechnical inspection
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Library location in question after soil survey reveals odor of deisel
The Friends of the Talkeetna Library are scrambling to compile a survey of the community to determine what should be done about the location for the proposed new library. Last
Underpass to link Susitna Jr/Sr high to east side of Parks Highway
A pedestrian underpass connecting Su Valley High School with the east side of the Parks Highway is in the works. Department of Transportation officials presented preliminary designs for the new
Pick-Click-Give boosts local non-profits with PFD donations
Local area non-profits have seen encouraging numbers form the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend’s Pick Click Give program. Pick Click Give allows people to make charitable contributions when they sign up
Troubled ground may be in the way of proposed Library
The process of building a new library in Talkeetna hit another snag last week when issues with the selected site were discovered by the Mat Su Borough’s Department of Community
Council urges review of pesticide regs, supports Water and Sewer plea for state help
The Talkeetna Community Council is asking for a revue of newly passed Pesticide regulations for State Lands. The Council voted to send a letter to the Administrative Revue Committee of
Self defense bill makes way through House
A bill that would expand the use of self-defense with the use of deadly force beyond a person’s home has advanced out of the House Finance Committee. HP 24, the
9th Circuit sides with Port Mac Rail
A second attempt to stop construction on the Port Mackenzie Rail Extension has been denied. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals issued an order on Tuesday denying an emergency appeal
State Legislators discuss local issues at Talkeetna Town-Hall
The upper Mat-Su Valley’s Alaska legislative delegation held a town hall meeting on Saturday to hear the concerns of rural residents. Representative Wes Keller fielded questions and listened to comments