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Borough Assembly members voted in October to display various historical documents, including the Ten Commandments, Magna Carta, and Bill of Rights in the Mat-Su Borough’s Dorothy Swanda Jones Building.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 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 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
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
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
