The Mat-Su Borough School Board has acted on the first round of book recommendations from its Library Citizens Advisory Committee. At its meeting on February 21st, the school board took … School Board Acts on Library Committee Recommendations

An Oregon man was killed in a snowmachine crash on the Denali Highway Friday afternoon, according to Alaska State Troopers. Troopers say 70-year-old Glenn Cantor of Bend, Oregon was riding … Oregon Man Killed in Denali Highway Crash

Talkeetna residents recycled nearly 53 tons of plastic, cans, paper, and cardboard in 2023. That’s about five more tons than the prior year.  Cici Schoenberger (SHOW-en-bur-gur), chair of the Talkeetna … Talkeetna Residents Recycle 53 Tons

Several of the worst culverts and a bridge on Parks Highway between Miles 99 and 163 are headed for construction beginning this summer or fall. The Department of Transportation, or … Parks Highway Culvert Repairs Expected Soon

The State of Alaska has responded to an amended complaint about public access at Benka Lake. The complaint was filed by the Brunzes in January, which claimed their access to … State Responds to Benka Lake Complaint

A new payment portal, electronic billing, and a leak detection website are now in operation for Talkeetna Sewer and Water customers.  Amanda Fleming, Utilities and Facilities Operational Unit Supervisor for … Talkeetna Sewer and Water Goes Digital

Trapper Creek is a growing community. Members of the Community Council voted last year to expand the boundaries. However, Jason Kresge, the Council Chair, says they didn’t know they’d skipped … Trapper Creek Boundary to Expand

Talkeetna Elementary fourth and fifth grade students won big with a Power Pledge. The Pledge is a challenge through the Renewable Energy Alaska Project, or REAP, challenging students to learn … Talkeetna Elementary Wins Big with Power Pledge

Mat-Su Borough School District Superintendent Dr. Randy Trani is expected to present a proposal to the school board this week on how to approach books that have been reviewed by … School Administration to Recommend Action on Challenged Books