Moose Dropping causes headaches for Troopers
Alaska State Troopers and local EMS personnel stayed so busy this Moose Dropping Weekend that they can’t even give accurate numbers as to how many calls they responded to.
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Several garbage bears killed around Talkeetna area
The bear problems around the Talkeetna area have continued. At least 5 bears were shot last week in defense of life and property, according to the Department of Fish and
Search continues for man who jumped into the Talkeetna River
A number of agencies are still involved in a search for a 22 year old Nikiski man in Talkeetna. He jumped off the columns by the Talkeetna railroad trestle into
New principals for TC and TKA announced
The Mat Su Borough School District has officially released the names of the new principals for Talkeetna Elementary and Trapper Creek Elementary. Talkeetna’s principal will be Carol Wadman and Trapper
Moose Dropping Festival Weekend
Although there are a number of negative stories that occurred over the weekend, there are a large number of bright spots as well. Check back here regularly for an upcoming
Nuggets-summertime health concerns
Local health care provider Keith Kehoe talks about what gets people into health-related trouble in the summertime, and gives advice for avoiding it. He covers seasonal accidents in general, animal
Pamyua to perform in Talkeetna
Grammy-nominated Alaskan band Pamyua will make their first Talkeetna appearance on Friday evening, July 17th. Drawing from Inuit and African-American cultural roots, Pamyua has created a unique and exciting music
Talkeetna Council discusses Park and crime
The Talkeetna Community Council is researching the idea of working with Crimestoppers or another entity to provide rewards for information leading to arrests of individuals involved in thefts and break-ins
Stimulus funds to go to Sunshine Clinic
26 health clinics across Alaska are receiving more than $14 million in capital improvement grants as part of a national package to address equipment and facility needs at community health