Christmas show in Talkeetna takes a record run
“Home for the Hostilities” is a show first produced in Minneapolis. The show will run for 9 nights in Talkeetna. Attendees get a ticket discount by bringing goods for the
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NPR to cancel 'Day to Day'
Along with several news organizations, National Public Radio (NPR) has announced cutbacks. NPR has announced plans to reduce 7% of its workforce and cancel two shows — Day to Day
Auction raises record amount
The Bachelor Society raised a record amount of money on Saturday which will go to help fund the Women and Children in Crisis, managed by the Sunshine Health Center. Download
King to pay restitution
Iditarod musher Jeff King, of Denali Park, has been ordered to pay a $4,000 fine and another $450 in restitution to the National Park Service for illegally killing a moose
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
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