In The Field
Geri Denkewalter reads a poem in honor of the recent restoration of the bear that serves as a landmark for Talkeetna at the intersection of the Parks Highway and the
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In The Field
Talkeetna toddler Celia Carbone discusses teething issues with 5-month-old Jack Russell terrier “Rusty” at the park enjoying a breezing fall afternoon. Photo by Diana Haecker
Pioneer Lodge in Willow called a total loss in blaze
The Pioneer Lodge – a popular landmark restaurant in Willow – burned to the ground in the early morning hours on Wednesday. Firefighters from Wasilla, Meadow Lakes, Houston, Caswell and
Bed tax down 9% at end of June
This summer, talk has been full of the economy. However, the Mat Su Borough’s number’s for the second quarter show only a 9% drop in accomodations tax income. The Denali
In The Field
A pair of Trumpeter Swans gracefully went about their business on a pond near Talkeetna yesterday while visitors and residents alike stepped out of their cars to get a closer
Leonard hired to fill South District Ranger role
Denali National Park Chief Ranger Pete Armington has announced the appointment of John Leonard of Talkeetna to the position of South District Ranger.
Area EMTs participate in mass training drill
Ambulances, EMTs and high school students gathered at the Su Valley High School to take part in a training drill for EMTs. Upper Valley emergency service personnel including Sunshine Clinic
Trapper Creek man charged with attempted murder
A Trapper Creek man has been charged with attempted murder and a long list of other felony and misdemeanor offenses in connection with a hit and run incident during the
Chase man taken to hospital with gunshot wound
Talkeetna Emergency Services transported a Chase man to the hospital suffering from a gunshot wound to his arm on Wednesday night.