Special Olympics takes on Clean Air Challenge bike ride
The annual Clean Air Challenge bike ride went thru some changes this year. And for the first time in a number of years, organizers are actually advertising in Talkeetna.
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Seniors get help with roof repair
The Upper Susitna Seniors organization received relief in the form of a housing grant to assist them in fixing a yearly safety issue.
Su Valley seniors celebrate graduation
The Willow Community Center was packed full on Thursday night as friends, family and teachers gathered to wish graduates well. Download Audio (mp3)
Division of Forestry lifts burn suspension
Fri AM -Due to the recent rain, the Division of Forestry has lifted the burn suspension and ban of use of burn barrels. The Division of Forestry advises residents to
Division of Forestry declares burn suspension
The warm, dry weather is causing conditions creating very high fire danger for the entire Mat Su Valley. The State Division of Forestry has instituted a temporary suspension of open
Talkeetna-Trapper Creek Birdathon 2009
This year’s Talkeetna -Trapper Creek Birdathon, an annual local twenty-four-hour birding quest, was held last Friday and Saturday. It was postponed a week due to wintry conditions at the end
Discovery's Out of the Wild stars locals
Last fall, the Discovery Channel made local news by hiring several Talkeetna local talents to assist in filming “Out of the Wild, Surviving Alaska.” The show was a reality type
MEA continues bylaw bickering
Bickering at Matanuska Electric Association membership meetings has continued. The annual membership meeting and elections were held more than 2 weeks ago and there are still arguments as to board
Denali sees first death of climbing season
Denali saw its first death of the season Thursday Evening. A client on a guided expedition collapsed and died of apparently natural causes while ascending the West Buttress.