Economists Report AIDEA Projects Fail
A series of recent reports shed light on the specific economic failures of Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority, or AIDEA. The reports show that Alaska would be $10 billion
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Road Contracts Approved for Talkeetna, Willow
Road contracts for the greater Talkeetna and Willow Road Service Areas, or RSAs, were approved at this week’s Assembly meeting. Both areas will be served by Alaska Resource Group, doing
Studded Tire Deadline Extended to May 15th
The Alaska Department of Public Safety is extending the deadline to change over from studded tires from May 1st to May 15th. In a statement issued Monday morning, the department
State Loses Comsat Quarry Case
In the Alaska Superior Court this week, Comsat Area Lakes and Land Alliance, or CALLA, won its case against the State. CALLA is a group of Talkeetna residents who have
Jelle Veyt begins Denali attempt as part of human-powered seven summits journey
Today, Belgian climber Jelle Veyt is on the final leg of his journey to Denali that has brought him more than fifteen thousand miles. Unlike the hundreds of climbers who
Flushing Toilets Only Weeks Away
Talkeetna’s Village Park will soon have flushing toilets with running water, just in time for the influx of tourists. Brian Robison with Mat-Su Borough Parks says the contractor and Borough
Railroad Bridge Construction to Start Soon
After 100 years in service, the Talkeetna Railroad Bridge will be getting much needed repairs. This includes the Trainman’s Walk, an access path to the community of Chase. Representatives from
Assembly Votes to Create Borough Library Committee
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly has approved the formation of a new advisory committee to review challenges to materials in borough libraries. The assembly heard about ninety minutes of testimony from
Interview with MEA Board Candidate Henrik Wessel
Elections for the Matanuska Electric Association begin later this week. One of the candidates in this year’s election is local business-owner Henrik Wessel, who spoke with KTNA’s Phillip Manning about