Borough budget signed, Assembly amends inventory tax
The Mat Su Borough Mayor Larry DeVilbiss on Tuesday night signed the Borough’s budget for 2013, and the mill rates have been set at a lower rate than last year.
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Clark Murder Trial Rescheduled for August
The trial of Talkeetna resident Sam Clark continues to be delayed. Clark was set to go to trial this week in Palmer but the trial has been postponed until August
Trapper Creek elects new Directors to Community Council Board
The Trapper Creek Community council has completed its annual elections, and two new Directors have been appointed by popular vote. Joining the council for two year terms are Ralph Kolbeck
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Smokey the Mule gains attention in Talkeetna
By C’ebrina D. Tollefsen In 1944, Bing Crosby posed this question in a song: “A mule is an animal with long funny ears / Kicks up at anything he hears /
Northern Susitna Institute gets a boost for Programs
The Northern Susitna Institute was surprised to receive a Grant from BP in the amount of 50,000 dollars. The Institute’s Executive Director Joe Page says they had no idea the
Samuel Clark Murder Trial may start on May 17th
The Murder trial of Samuel Clark is scheduled to start on Thursday this week, with Jury selection to take place on Wednesday at District Criminal Court in Palmer. Samuel Clark
Rep. Neuman reflects back on 2012 Session
After the close of the State Legislative Session, Representative Mark Neuman says the legislature had some successes, and fell short in some other areas. Oil had a prominent roll. [audio:https://ktna.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/1Neuman.mp3|titles=1Neuman]
Without Federal Passenger Funds, Railroad might pass on Passenger Service
A Senate version of the surface transportation bill could strip up to 30 million dollars of funding to the Alaska Rail Road. It is a move the railroad says would