Alaska's cold boosts Hurrican Sandy's punch
While millions of people on the East Coast are still without power, and transportation on roads and rails in the New York area will be swamped for days due to
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Crash leads to DUI arrest
A single-car accident resulted in a DUI arrest on Saturday in Talkeetna. According to the Alaska State Troopers Dispatch, Troopers responded to a report of a single vehicle collision near
Overflights Council assesses aircraft influence in Denali Park
The Denali Aircraft Advisory Council met last week to review information gathered during the last season of activity inside Denali National Park, and to what extent aviation had an impact
New cell tower on Spur Road to be operational by year's end
The Cellular tower erected off of Pow Wow road near the Talkeetna Spur Road is expected to be operational by the end of the year, according to AT&T Spokesman Andy
A Conversation with Sunshine Clinic's new Director, David Bryant
Sunshine Community Health Center has a new Executive Director. David Bryant has been in town for five weeks now, and is assuming the duties of the departing director, Sharon Montagnino.
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
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