The Cranes have landed
Our photos of the day. Last week was the first sighting of the cranes at Saunders Field.
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Mat Su Borough revises zoning code
The Mat Su Borough is completing a comprehensive update of its zoning ordinance, known as Title 17. That code manages development and growth within the Borough boundaries. The current Title
Talkeetna ranger and guide dies from a fall in Wales
The Talkeetna climbing community lost a great friend and a highly respected mountaineer this week. Seasonal Talkeetna resident John Evans, age 54, died on Tuesday, April 28 from injuries sustained
Shower facilities scarce in downtown Talkeetna in May
As temperatures warm and physical activity increases around town and climbers return from Denali, the lack of shower facilities in town might get interesting in the month of May. Those
Denali just one of the parks to get stimulus money
Hundreds of national parks, including 30 projects in Alaska are being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Denali National Park has a list of 9 specific projects to
MEA incumbents win re election
Matanuska Electric Association election on Saturday resulted in the re-election of incumbents Kit Jones and Lois Lester to the Board of Directors. They both received 3-year terms. Jones and Lester
Basecamp in and climbing season begins
Denali’s basecamp officially opens tomorrow (Tuesday) with basecamp manager Lisa Roderick and park rangers preparing to fly to the camp on the Kahiltna Glacier.
Borough announces bed tax grant applications open
The Mat Su Borough has opened the official nomination process for Tourism Infrastructure projects to community organizations.
Following the swine flu story
The swine flu, although now in many countries around the world, has not yet been detected in Alaska. To follow the story as it changes daily, go the Center for