4 proposals for new Library
Four Construction and design companies have submitted proposals to design a new Library and Community Center for Talkeetna, following the September 6th deadline for the Request for Proposals. The four
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Everybody Does It...Even on the Mountain
by Phillip Manning In every year since 1992, at least one thousand climbers attempted to summit Denali. While they do bring additional business to a variety of local establishments, recent
Wetlands Permit for Port MacKenzie ok'd
The army corps of engineers have awarded the Port Mackenzie Rail Extension project its Wetlands Permit, opening the door to completion of the rail line in the next three years.
Food assistance requests are up in Mat Su
An organization that provides over-the-phone assistance for people in financial distress has announced that so far this year, calls for food assistance have gone up dramatically in the Mat Su
Jessica Stevens Community Foundation announces recipients for Community Improvement Grants
The Jessica Stevens Community Foundation has announced the recipients of their community improvement grants. After receiving a lot of community support, a larger total sum was given out this year,
Water and Sewer rate hike will take effect in November, but still won't cover costs
Talkeetna Water and Sewer customers can expect a 5% rate increase to take effect November 1st. That’s according to Talkeetna Water and Sewer Board member Karen Schapansky, who addressed the
Talkeetna Community Council Briefs
The Talkeetna Community Council put their support behind the Library once more at their Monday-night meeting, voting to nominate the library’s capital construction campaign for a Community Improvement Project, which
Su Valley Girls speed to Cross Country 4th in Palmer
The Su Valley Girls Cross Country team ran to a fourth place finish at the Palmer Invitational cross country meet on Saturday. The 123A team finished behind division leaders Homer,
Increased moisture could lead to a warmer arctic
Increased moisture in the arctic in the form of more rain and larger river discharge into the oceans could become a factor in climate change, according to researchers at the