Memorial Day Tournament kicks off Softball Season
Despite cool and occasionally wet weather over the weekend, 8 teams played three days of softball in downtown Talkeetna for the annual Memorial Day Softball Tournament. Differing accounts put the
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Does leash law enforcement spell the end of good times for Talkeetna's dogs?
Several reports of people being bitten by dogs in downtown Talkeetna has prompted Animal Control to post signs around town reminding people to keep their dogs on a leash. The
Pilot safe after emergency landing near Talkeetna
An engine failure forced an area pilot to make an emergency landing in a swamp on Sunday, there were no injuries and the pilot was returned to Talkeetna by helicopter.
Open Air Market offers Artisans a wider audience
by C`ebrina Tollefsen Last Saturday, May 19th, saw the launch of the Artisans Open Air Market. The all-Alaskan market, which runs Saturday, through Monday, is located outside the Sheldon Community
Roses of Rememberance for Jessica Stevens
Jessica Stevens was a Talkeetna resident who made a big impact on the community as a caregiver and friend to many. After her untimely death in a car accident, a
Ski Descent on Denali Turns Fatal
A 36-year-old Finnish mountaineer died from injuries incurred in a fall while descending Mt. McKinley the afternoon of Wednesday, May 23. Ilkka Uusitalo of Oulu, Finland was skiing down the
As Kings Head Inland, New Bag Limits Aim to Improve Future Runs
A conservative management plan for South Central king salmon fishing has prompted the Department of Fish and Game to implement Emergency Orders reducing the annual bag limit to two kings
Denali Report for May 23rd, 2012
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Live at Five begins third season
By C`ebrina D. Tollefsen This Memorial Day weekend will mark not only the start of summer, but also the beginning of “Live at 5”. Starting this weekend, a different musician