Su Valley High School finally breaks ground
A crowd gathered at the site of the new high school to take part in the official ground breaking ceremony. Download Audio (mp3)
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Mat Su Borough holds tourism summit
The Borough Assembly met last weekend in a Tourism Infrastructure Summit. Government leaders of Wasilla, Palmer and Houston were invited to attend, as well as Convention and Visitors Bureau representatives.
Dan Bern and Marshall Crenshaw Concert
These two dynamic folk icons are coming to Talkeetna on December 7th, 8 PM, at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar.
Birch Creek Landings has tempers flaring
The Talkeetna Library was packed with people Monday night for the Talkeetna Community Council meeting. The discussion focused mainly on Birch Creek Landing, an airpark and proposed new subdivision over
Safety plans in order for DOT
DOT has a plan for the next few years to upgrade roads to improve safety on our state highways. Officials were at a Transportation Fair in Palmer last week to
Phase 2 of Wildwoods Park is complete
Two dozen or so volunteers worked to complete phase 2 of Wildwoods Playground in Talkeetna. A rock sculptor from the lower 48 was just one of the people assisting in
Princess Lodge closes up for another season
After a long and tragic summer, Princess employees and management packed and closed the lodge for another season. Manager Dave Arnott spoke to the long and difficult summer and the
Boy Scouts look at alternative access
The Boy Scouts of America and their High Adventure Camp may get access to their camp – not necessarily the access they original hoped for – but access nontheless. Download
Methane tanker rollover closes Parks Highway
A methane gas tractor trailer rollover has closed the Parks Highway. A safety zone has been set up. The highway is expected to stay closed until after midnight. Stay tuned