Ground broken for new Borough recycling center
Over 60 people gathered for the ground breaking ceremony for the new recycling center in the Palmer Wasilla area next to the Central Landfill. Download Audio (mp3)
Child safety seat law takes effect today
The Alaska State Troopers remind all residents that the new state regulations regarding child safety seats take effect today, Tuesday September 15th.
Four candidates run for Talkeetna Council
Nominations for the Talkeetna Community Council Board of Directors election are officially closed.
First Talkeetna triathlon deemed a success
Local runners, swimmers and cyclists competed in Talkeetna’s first annual Talkeetna Triathlon at noon on Sunday.
Assembly to decide on bed tax grants
The Mat Su Borough Assembly will be voting on project awards for the 2009 Bed Tax grants – otherwise known as infrastructure projects – at their regular meeting Tuesday evening.
Man sets Denali Park on fire to be rescued
Last weekend, a 39 year old Canadian man started a wildfire inside Denali National Park after failing to get attention from aircraft for help.
Bed tax down 9% at end of June
This summer, talk has been full of the economy. However, the Mat Su Borough’s number’s for the second quarter show only a 9% drop in accomodations tax income. The Denali
Leonard hired to fill South District Ranger role
Denali National Park Chief Ranger Pete Armington has announced the appointment of John Leonard of Talkeetna to the position of South District Ranger.
Area EMTs participate in mass training drill
Ambulances, EMTs and high school students gathered at the Su Valley High School to take part in a training drill for EMTs. Upper Valley emergency service personnel including Sunshine Clinic