Palin makes budget cuts
The Palin administration late Wednesday gave legislators a list of changes it wants to make to next year’s capital and operating budgets. Governor Palin originally presented the plan in December,
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MEA rates to drop slightly
The Matanuska Electric Association board of directors last week unanimously voted to cut electric rates by almost 1.7% starting the first week of April. Rates were raised almost 17% last month,
USSWCD holds open house
About 20 people gathered Tuesday night at the Su Valley High School makeshift auditorium to gain information on current and future grants available for businesses in the upper valley. The
Wheelchair race won't stop in Talkeetna
A summer wheelchair race that has historically come through Talkeetna is by-passing the Parks Highway entirely this year. Sadlers Alaska Challenge racers will see parts of Alaska not seen previously.
Big Lake man charged in September accident
The 20 year old man involved in the head on collision near Big Lake last September has been charged with manslaughter and assault. September 20, Troopers responded to a collision
Public transportation coming to Talkeetna
After months of discussing and planning, a transportation planning group in the northern valley has received a grant to start public transportation service. The service starts out with one day
Su Valley skiers compete at Hatcher Pass
Su Valley skiers met the school district competition at the Borough Championships on Valentine’s Day. The 8.4 K classic race was held at the base of Hatcher Pass. Terrain was
Cruise Ship bill moves fast through the AK House
A bill that would lighten cruise ship regulations is moving quickly through the Alaska state House. The bill will allow ship discharge in mixing zones The current law allows for
The Susitna 100 still racing after 20 years
Over 200 people gather at the Point MacKenzie General Store this Saturday to do what some would think a bit crazy. Skiing or bicycling (or walking) parts of the Iditarod