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
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Trapper Creek man arrested for attempted murder
Two Trapper Creek men were involved in an altercation this weekend. Shots were fired and 911 was called. An investigation is in progress and a 52-year-old Trapper Creek man has
Collision with school bus 4th of its kind this year
Another collision with a school bus and a private vehicle occurred on Monday in Palmer. Mat-Su officials are reminding drivers to be wary during school hours while buses are on
Fire burns Jubilee house to the ground
Talkeetna and Willow firefighters responded to a call on Friday of a house fire on Jubilee drive. They put out the second-story blaze after a struggle to get access to
Alaska delegation deluged with calls for tickets
Both Lisa Murkowski and Don Young’s offices have been overwhelmed with calls for tickets to the inauguration of President-elect Obama in January. Most of the 240,000 tickets to the official
Trapper Creek council active again
The Trapper Creek Community Council is trying to get on the feet again with a recent election. Three new members were elected to the council this past weekend in a
Wilson trial delayed again
The trial of Michael Wilson has been delayed until the end of December. Wilson is accused of a number of Talkeetna area burglaries and is connected to the 2 women
Palmer Radio may go on the air
The people who started Radio Free Palmer have been trying to get FCC approval for a tower. They have the nod and are now holding fundraisers in the hopes of
Talkeetna resident named to Hall of Fame
The new inductees to the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame were announced Monday afternoon. Download Audio (mp3)