Dam deadline for comments draws near
The period for public comment on the scoping documents for Alaska Energy Authority’s bid to build a Dam on the Susitna River is closing Today. A steady flow of comments
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New directions for glacier research high in the Alaska Range
A team of scientists fresh off an extended research mission to Glaciers high in the Alaska Range gave a presentation at the Talkeetna Ranger Station on Tuesday night about their
Troopers turn up the heat on sporting and recreation infractions
The Alaska State Troopers and Alaska Wildlife Troopers this week have continued to send a strong message about enforcing wildlife regulations, and sportsmen and guides have felt the heat this
Man attempts break-in at Swiss Alaskan Inn, breaks windows before fleeing
Alaska State Troopers responded to reports of an individual attempting to break in to the Swiss -Alaska Inn early on Thursday Morning. Calls at 1:15 am described an individual had
EPA will offer advice on AEA's proposed Susitna-Watana Dam
The Environmental Protection Agency has agreed to work with the Alaska Energy Authority as a cooperating agency for the Proposed Susitna Watana Dam. In their comments on the preliminary scoping
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
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