First Talkeetna triathlon deemed a success
Local runners, swimmers and cyclists competed in Talkeetna’s first annual Talkeetna Triathlon at noon on Sunday.
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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.
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
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.