Montana Creek Dog Mushers hold first race of season
The Montana Creek Dog Mushers Association (MCDMA) held its first points-race of the season on Saturday. Six different classes took part, including the first ever skijoring class. A $500 purse
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Accident near Sheep Creek Lodge closes highway
An early morning accident on Saturday closed the Parks Highway for hours, delaying traffic bound for weekend festivities in Talkeetna. An Idaho woman was seriously injured in the accident. State
Trooper involved in Park accident
Denali National Park rangers responded Sunday to an accident on the Parks Highway within the park boundaries. The accident is still under investigation. The Denali National Park Rangers responded to
First-ever 'Sven, Olie, Lena Race held in Talkeetna
As part of the Bachelor weekend festivities, the Denali Nordic Ski Club held the first ever “Sven & Olie & Lena Too Ski Race” at Ski Hill outside downtown Talkeetna.
Su Valley skiers head to Homer
The Su Valley boys ski team was in Homer this past weekend, racing at Lookout Mountain. The boy’s varsity team skied on new trails above Kachemak Bay, which are some
Cubby's Marketplace opens with big crowds but without fanfare
The Upper Valley’s largest grocery store opened Wednesday without a “grand opening.” But crowds throughout the day streamed into the store, enjoying donuts and a bright produce aisle. Download Audio
Prison bond sales delayed
The Borough has delayed the sale of the Goose Creek Correctional facility bonds after a miserable showing this week. The Mat Su Borough expected to move forward with the Point
School insurance still in question
The Mat-Su Borough is still fighting Alliance Insurance on the old Su Valley High School. They hope to have the issue resolved by January 14, 2009. The negotiations have been
Borough Assembly passes bed tax amendments
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly passed an ordinance that slightly revises the accommodations tax. The 30-day clause is now 60 days and accommodations now include wall tents. The Borough Assembly spent