Water and Sewer utilty operator Kilgo unexpedtedly resigns
The Talkeetna Water and Sewer Utility has had a tumultuous year. Now the utility faces a new setback when water and waste water operator Mike Kilgo unexpectedly submitted his resignation
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Yes they can! Denali Brewing Co. now available in 12-oz servings
by Melis Coady The Denali Brewing Company recently participated in the Mighty Matanuska Brewfest this past weekend at the state fairgrounds in Palmer, where they took home the People’s Choice
Historical Society installs fence at Belle's Barn site
by Talkeetna Historical Society The Talkeetna Historical Society has completed the purchase and installation of a three hundred foot, cedar, split-rail fence at the Belle’s Barn Historical Site in downtown
Newspaper Delivery driver killed in Parks Highway rollover
A single car rollover occurred at mile 77 on the Parks Highway Monday Morning. The driver, and sole occupant, Zachary Green, age 19, of Willow, was driving home after delivering
Resource harvests for subsistence use under study in 2013
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s Division of Subsistence will be conducting a survey of how residents are using the land and resources of the Susitna Valley. That survey
Assembly okays tower committee, regulations on towers in November agenda
The Mat Su Borough Assembly on Tuesday Night passed a resolution creating an advisory committee on Tall Towers. The resolution, sponsored by Mayor DeVilbiss will be made up of members
The Circus Never Leaves Town
by Phillip Manning With winter fast-apporaching, Talkeetna residents are likely to start looking for activities to stay active and healthy during the colder months, especially activities geared toward children. The
Steve Durr's "Suggestionist Scenes" for Second Saturday
The Second Saturday Art Opening at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar for October is a collection of paintings by Steve Durr entitled “Suggestionist Scenes of the Susitna Valley” Steve Durr
Talkeetna Chamber says summer season was above average
With the end of tourist season, Talkeetna has slowed down to a more leisurely pace. The Tourism Industry across Alaska is settling in to their spreadsheets to have a look