Earlier this month, Talkeetna resident, Jack MacDonald, was presented with a hockey jersey, bearing his name with the number 33 on the back.  But it wasn’t a uniform, it was … Jack MacDonald is retiring after 33 years with Talkeetna Hockey

The state of Alaska currently leads the nation in vaccination rates for COVID-19.  But as statewide cases decline, infection rates in the Mat-Su Valley continue to rise.  According to the … Mat-Su continues to have more COVID-19 infections, fewer vaccinations per-capita

The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority, also known as AIDEA, made a presentation to the Mat-Su Borough Assembly this week during the Assembly’s regularly scheduled meeting. The purpose of … AIDEA updates Assembly on West Susitna Access, meets mayoral skepticism

As the pandemic approaches the one year mark, the Mat-Su Borough’s infection rate for Covid-19 remains stubbornly high, currently one of the highest rates in Alaska. But this could change … Emergency Medicine doctors speak with Talkeetna Council about COVID-19 vaccines

“The 49th run of the Iditarod will be different this year.”  That’s the sentiment of Rob Urbach,  CEO of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.  For many Alaskans, the Iditarod … Iditarod CEO discusses race COVID-19 precautions

Usually after people get sick, once they start feeling better, they jump right back into their normal activity level.  But new studies are showing that effects from COVID-19 can be … “I have this stone on my chest.” Talkeetna woman describes her long struggle with COVID-19

The Mat-Su Borough Assembly voted on three high profile issues during their regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday evening. First, the Assembly voted not to proceed with an initiative that could have … Borough Assembly considers ballot measures, Arctic Winter Games

At the regularly scheduled Talkeenta Community Council meeting Monday night, Assembly member Tam Boeve updated the Council on the financial crisis facing the Borough, for fiscal year 2022 and beyond. … School bond debt reimbursement looms large again for Mat-Su Borough

Note: The original headline stated that Mayor Halter vetoed the wetlands mitigation program. This was an error. The mayor’s veto was of the repeal of that program. We apologize for … Mayor’s veto of wetlands mitigation program repeal stands