The Talkeetna Recycling Committee was awarded $500 from Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling, or ALPAR. Committee Chair Cici Schoenberger (SHOW-en-BUR-ger) says the organization supports recycling and litter prevention efforts … Talkeetna Recycling Committee Wins Award

As of noon, most precincts had reported for the Mat-Su Borough, State, and National races. Voter turnout appears to be significantly higher this year than in 2023. About 42 percent … Local, State Election Updates

A second suspect is identified in the Trapper Creek burglaries that occurred on October 15th. In addition, the two suspects appear to have also burglarized a location in Talkeetna the … Second Suspect Implicated in Trapper Creek, Talkeetna Burglaries

The Baldy Lake Airpark Developer has requested a multi-family development permit through the Mat-su Borough Planning Department. It is an administrative permit issued for developments that meet certain specifications. Construction … Baldy Lake Developer Seeks Multi-Family Permit

This year’s Denali Arts Council Performing Arts Season will bring musicians, acrobats, athletes, and an LED puppet show to the Upper Valley. The season began on September 12th with the … Performing Arts Season Begins

According to a report from Mat-Su Borough Manager Mike Brown, 688 snow-related complaints were filed last winter. Only one case was escalated to code compliance after multiple violation notices were … One Citation Issued for Snow Violations Last Winter

New draft recommendations to protect water bodies are coming to Community Councils and other public groups. The Mat-Su Borough Waterbody Setback Advisory Board finalized their recommendations this week. The draft … Waterbody Setback Recommendations Ready for Public Comment

Piles of trash and what appeared to be an abandoned RV were noted in the Trapper Creek community group’s Facebook page over the weekend. A few community members cleaned up … Abandoned Vehicles, Trash Spur Cleanup

More recreation opportunities may be on the way to Talkeetna. The Paddle and Racket Committee is working to bring tennis, pickleball, and ping-pong to the area. Committee Chair Brad Hughes … Recreation Makes a Racket in Talkeetna