Discussions Ongoing for Benka Lake Access
Attorneys from the State of Alaska responded to proposed solutions for public access at Benka Lake in Talkeetna. In this last correspondence, the State says the solutions proposed by the
Some Ballots Have Yet to be Counted
Mat-Su Borough Clerk Lonnie McKechnie says many ballots have yet to be counted following the November 5th election. She says absentee and questioned ballots will be counted next Monday just
Donations Received for Historical Documents Display
Borough Assembly members voted in October to display various historical documents, including the Ten Commandments, Magna Carta, and Bill of Rights in the Mat-Su Borough’s Dorothy Swanda Jones Building. In
Trapper Creek Rescue Now Staffed
Trapper Creek now has two first responders and a rescue truck for responding to emergencies in the area. Talkeetna Fire Chief Eric Chappel says the new staff are part of
Talkeetna Residents Reimagine Skatepark
Talkeetna residents are reimagining the skatepark located just south of the downtown area. A broken ramp and other pieces were recently removed to help envision new features in the old
Winter Revetment Repairs Begin
Residents can expect regular maintenance and repairs to the dike at the railroad bridge on the Talkeetna River. Western Construction began repairs to the shoreline this week, adding much needed
Talkeetna Recycling Committee Wins Award
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
Local, State Election Updates
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
Second Suspect Implicated in Trapper Creek, Talkeetna Burglaries
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