Friends of the Library projects bring reading fun to Talkeetna
When people think of libraries, they envision indoor settings with librarians and long shelves stuffed with books. The Talkeetna library is all of that. But it’s also supplemented by a
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With cases rising and vaccinations flat, healthcare could become more strained from COVID-19
Case rates for COVID-19 continue to climb in the state and the Mat-Su Borough, with numbers now resembling those from last winter. KTNA’s Phillip Manning has more about the COVID-19
Sales taxes show near-threefold increase in Talkeetna business over 2020
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
Susitna Writer's Voice August 8, 2021 - "The Place", by Mike Nickols
This Susitna Writer’s Voice is by Mike Nickols and is called “The Place”. In this piece, Mike shares his story of his family’s long search for their property in Alaska.
Sunshine Clinic Leadership discusses COVID-19 updates, new policies
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
COVID-19 rates continue to rise in the state and Mat-Su
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
Mat-Su School Board and administration lay out school COVID mitigation policies
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
Visitors return to Talkeetna, but it's not business as usual
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
Fish and Game shuts down salmon fishing on Larson Creek
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