Mat-Su School Budget Foresees Structural Deficit
The Mat-Su Borough School District has adopted a preliminary budget for the fiscal year beginning in July, but it could see significant changes. In total, the school district’s budget is
Sykes: Difficult Borough Budget Period Ahead
Next week, the official process for deciding the Mat-Su Borough’s budget for the next fiscal year begins. While the state budget has not yet been finalized, it will likely result
NPS Staff Prepare for 2015 Climbing Season
Last year, climbers attempting Denali had one of the lowest success rates in recent history. Soon, hundreds more climbers will come to Talkeetna on their way to try to conquer
Upper Valley Youth Participate in Choose Respect March
On Saturday, Talkeetna, Willow, and Trapper Creek held Choose Respect events to raise awareness for domestic violence and sexual assault. Choose Respect is a statewide initiative that began during the
Mat-Su Assembly Votes to Encourage Medicaid Reform, Expansion by State
This week, the Mat-Su Borough Assembly voted to send a letter in support of Governor Bill Walker’s Medicaid expansion and reform bill. Matthew Beck, whose district includes the City of
Talkeetna Recycling Committee Broadens Fundraising
Talkeetna residents raising funds for a local recycling program have made significant progress. At Monday’s Talkeetna Community Council board of directors meeting, board treasurer Katie Writer said that local funds
Alaska Legislature Enters 'Twenty-Four Hour' Rule
The Alaska State Legislature has appointed its conference committee for the state operating budget. The conference committee is formed when the House and Senate come out with different versions of
Borough Assembly Hears Talkeetna Sewer and Water Financial Report
At Tuesday’s Mat-Su Borough Assembly meeting, Borough Public Works Director Terry Dolan presented the financial analysis of Talkeetna’s sewer and water system, and gave an indication of what the new
Talkeetna Trooper Post Will Close Due to Budget Cuts
CORRECTION: The original version of this story referenced three potential post closings. Only two posts, Talkeetna and Girdwood are currently planned for closure. According to Colonel Jim Cockrell, head of