Camping increased in state parks in 2020
Because of the pandemic, out of state tourism was hit hard in Alaska last year. Cruise traffic was halted and airlines saw their ridership plummet. But that doesn’t mean that
Jack MacDonald is retiring after 33 years with Talkeetna Hockey
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
Mat-Su continues to have more COVID-19 infections, fewer vaccinations per-capita
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
AIDEA updates Assembly on West Susitna Access, meets mayoral skepticism
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
Emergency Medicine doctors speak with Talkeetna Council about COVID-19 vaccines
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
Iditarod CEO discusses race COVID-19 precautions
“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
"I have this stone on my chest." Talkeetna woman describes her long struggle with COVID-19
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
Borough Assembly considers ballot measures, Arctic Winter Games
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
School bond debt reimbursement looms large again for Mat-Su Borough
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.