Proposed Fuel Tax Will be on the November Ballot
At this week’s Mat-Su Borough Assembly meeting, members of the Assembly decided to let the public weigh in on a proposed seven-cent fuel tax with an advisory ballot question this
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Heavy Use of Talkeetna Parks Spurs Request for Additional Borough Staff
The Talkeetna Parks Advisory Committee, or TPAC, presented parks data to the Talkeetna Community Council at their meeting this week. And requested the Council draft a letter of support for
New Playground Equipment on the Way to Trapper Creek
A new Merry-Go-Round will soon be installed at the Trapper Creek Community Park as a first step to upgrade the playground. A $5,000 grant from the Talkeetna Bachelor Society and
Susitna Writer's Voice - August 3, 2025, Labrador Tea and Scones, Michael Potter as the Alaskan Cultural Chef
Michael Potter is back for a new Susitna Writer’s Voice as the Alaskan Cultural Chef. This episode is about his first village in bush Alaska, learning about labrador tea, and his recipe
Alaska legislators prepare to consider veto overrides in special session — but which ones?
by James Brooks, Alaska BeaconJuly 31, 2025 The Alaska Legislature is scheduled to meet Saturday for a special session called by Gov. Mike Dunleavy, but lawmakers are expecting to eschew
Sunshine Community Health Clinic discusses possible reduction in funding
Alaska faces major cuts in annual Medicaid spending following Trump’s signing the budget reconciliation bill into law earlier this month. According to Joshua Gilmore, CEO of the Sunshine Community Health
Alaska development agency applies for key West Susitna Access permit
by Yereth Rosen, Alaska BeaconJuly 30, 2025 The potential to develop the backcountry west of the Susitna River has taken a step forward, as the state’s economic development agency applied
Chase Trail May See More Traffic, Maintenance with Trainman's Walk Updates
Since the 1970s, the Trainman’s Walk on the Alaska Railroad’s Talkeetna River bridge has meant safe access for residents of the Chase community. The Trainman’s Walk not only allows pedestrians,
Millions in federal education funding to be released to Mat-Su Borough School District
Last Friday, the Trump Administration said it would release several billion dollars in education funding after weeks of those funds being frozen. The funding goes towards various educational programs across