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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
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
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
“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
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
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
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.
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
It’s the time of the year when employers prepare their year end paperwork for the IRS. Talkeetna has a high number of small businesses and self-employed contractors who send or
