In the field
One of the last Princess tour buses rolls into Talkeetna, on September 15. Most tourist-based businesses and hotels
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State Writer Laureate to appear in Talkeetna
Nancy Lord, Alaska’s state writer laureate, is on her way to give a workshop in Talkeetna and present a reading at the Talkeetna Library. (Reception and workshop Thurs, Sept 17th
Ground broken for new Borough recycling center
Over 60 people gathered for the ground breaking ceremony for the new recycling center in the Palmer Wasilla area next to the Central Landfill. Download Audio (mp3)
In The Field
Early morning fog rises off Fish Lake on September 15. Photo by Diana Haecker
Child safety seat law takes effect today
The Alaska State Troopers remind all residents that the new state regulations regarding child safety seats take effect today, Tuesday September 15th.
Four candidates run for Talkeetna Council
Nominations for the Talkeetna Community Council Board of Directors election are officially closed.
First Talkeetna triathlon deemed a success
Local runners, swimmers and cyclists competed in Talkeetna’s first annual Talkeetna Triathlon at noon on Sunday.
Assembly to decide on bed tax grants
The Mat Su Borough Assembly will be voting on project awards for the 2009 Bed Tax grants – otherwise known as infrastructure projects – at their regular meeting Tuesday evening.
Man sets Denali Park on fire to be rescued
Last weekend, a 39 year old Canadian man started a wildfire inside Denali National Park after failing to get attention from aircraft for help.