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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
