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Cyclists take a star turn at film fest
One film made, one film festival victory. One hundred percent success is the sort of record even the most acclaimed movie directors would love -- and one that Anchorage videographer Carl Batrell now owns after his 26-minute documentary on winter riding in Alaska, "Fat Bikes," won first place at the Boston Bike Film Festival last month.
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Susitna Community Council elections to be held next week
The Susitna Community Council is holding board of director elections next week during their regular council meeting on Thursday, November 5 at the Senior Center/ Su Valley High School .
What slowdown? Mat-Su hustles with new projects
Things are slow? Don't tell that to the Mat-Su Borough. A gradual slowdown of Alaska's economy is affecting the sprawling Matanuska-Susitna Borough along with the rest of the state, but the borough government is hustling a string of projects that is taking some of the sting out of the slowdown and laying a foundation of long-needed regional ...
Plane makes emergency landing on Knik-Goose Bay Road
Bill Diehl takes off from impromptu airstrip Knik-Goose Bay Road Thursday afternoon while Wasilla police block traffic.
Susitna dam is only way to meet energy goals, lawmaker says
State Sen. Joe Thomas says the analysis should be ready next spring on the proposal to dam the Susitna River to generate electricity.
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Memories of Mining and Trapping: Eleanor Trepte Martin
Host Holly Stinson visits with Eleanor Trepte Martin, who arrived in Alaska as a six- year-old in 1927.
After-school classes keep Burchell's kids on track
Students at Burchell High School earn more credits by attending classes after the regular school day ends.
Cement arrives at Port MacKenzie from China
The Clipper Grace, a bulk carrier vessel from Nanjing, China, lays alongside the berth at Port MacKenzie in Mat-Su Sept.
Human remains found at Knik construction site
The discovery of human remains by an excavator has halted construction of a warehouse next to the Knik Museum.
Recycling gets big boost with new center
Valley Community for Recycling Solutions broke ground on a long-awaited recycling center near Palmer Sept.
Road to Nome is subject of renewed studies
Alaskans have talked about a road to Nome for decades and now state transportation planners are taking a new look, with updated information.
Valley's state parks shine in bad tourism year
The poor national economy this summer boosted the use of Matanuska-Susitna state parks but took a toll on everyone else in the local tourist business.
Trunk Road straightening under way after lengthy wait
Trunk Road is being rerouted to eliminate many of the curves in the road. The new route includes the cut near the experimental farm near the intersection with the Parks Highway.
State parks install sturdy restrooms
New restrooms are going in at state parks around Alaska. They look like wood and stone but are prefabricated concrete buildings meant to withstand abuse.
Dorothy Page Museum curator does not fit the stereotype
Wasilla city temporary employee Jamie Weddell helped install the new exhibit at Wasilla's Dorothy G. Page Museum.
Butte home among about 30 showing off cost-saving features
Brad and Margaret Subers are building an energy-efficient home in the Butte, featuring triple-pane windows and 8 inches of foam insulation on the walls.