Local birder Kathy Trump celebrated her 25th Birdathon with her first ever win. She took home the coveted crown for tallying 36 birds during this year’s event. Her birding partner, … Birders Celebrate 35 Years of Birdathon

Alaska State Troopers responded to a report of a stolen ATV near Talkeenta on Sunday. The Polaris 500 Sportsman ATV was parked at a residence along the Parks Highway. Department … ATV Theft Near Talkeetna

New contracts have been approved for Trapper Creek, Talkeetna, Caswell Lakes, and Willow road service areas, or RSAs. While the contracts vary somewhat in scope, they all will cover regular … New Road Service Contracts for the Upper Valley

Some road work in the Caswell Lakes area has begun, which will include major repairs and work on a fish passage. The Borough contractor will begin with moving some mailboxes … Major Repairs, Fish Passage Underway in Caswell Lakes

Proposed changes to the Mat-Su Borough’s Essential Service Utilities ordinance would modify the intent, public notification, and appeals process. The ordinance covers large utilities like gas lines, pipelines, and electric … Changes to Essential Services Utilities Ordinance Proposed

Members of the Mat-Su Borough Assembly and the Waterbody Setback Advisory Board met this week to discuss the proposed changes to the waterbody setback legislation. The Board recommends a variety … Proposed Waterbody Setback Changes Discussed at Special Meeting

A wanted Talkeetna man was arrested at the Palmer Courthouse on Friday.  Early last week, a warrant for John Stefanski’s arrest was issued after he violated the conditions of his … Talkeetna Man Arrested for Outstanding Warrant

Two Alaska State Troopers responded to Talkeetna last week for the report of an individual who removed their electronic ankle monitoring device. At the time, John Stefanski’s name could not … Talkeetna Man Wanted for Removing Ankle Monitor

Mobile recycling will return to Talkeetna this summer, with a few updates. Last summer was the first season the Talkeetna Recycling Committee attempted the pick-up program. Talkeetna Recycling Committee Chair … Mobile Recycling to Return to Talkeetna