While not as high as in 2018 and 2019, sales tax revenue for this June in Talkeetna was almost three times what it was last year. The sales tax applies … Sales taxes show near-threefold increase in Talkeetna business over 2020

Starting soon, the Sunshine Community Health Center will require all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, according to CEO Randall Kowalke and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Paul Forman.  In a … Sunshine Clinic Leadership discusses COVID-19 updates, new policies

Both statewide and in the Mat-Su Borough, COVID-19 case rates continue to rise, and vaccination rates remain relatively flat. According to the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, the … COVID-19 rates continue to rise in the state and Mat-Su

Despite a recent surge in COVID-19 cases in the state of Alaska, the Mat-Su Borough School District announced that they will be opening schools at the low risk level.  This … Mat-Su School Board and administration lay out school COVID mitigation policies

In 2020, Covid-19 shook up the local economy.  Early in the year, businesses shut down.  Last summer saw a partial re-opening, and this year things may appear like they’re “back … Visitors return to Talkeetna, but it’s not business as usual

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has shut down all salmon fishing on Larson Creek.   According to a statement by Fish and Game on Monday, about half of the … Fish and Game shuts down salmon fishing on Larson Creek

The next special session of the Alaska Legislature has been set to begin on August 16th. Governor Mike Dunleavy issued a proclamation on Thursday laying out the start date and … Governor Dunleavy calls special legislative session for August 16th

As blueberry picking season approaches, some Northern Susitna Valley residents have noted with alarm that many of the plants that should be producing fruit are instead lacking not only berries, … Rusty Tussock Moth caterpillars reported eating up blueberry patches, but it’s probably temporary

Zero.  That is the current number of climbers attempting to summit Denali, which means the season is officially over. On Saturday, the National Park Service shared some statistics from 2021, … Denali season wraps up for 2021