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
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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
Su Valley Spirit Week, by Stashia Leonard
The Media Skills class at Su Valley Junior / Senior High School produced podcasts which they uploaded to SoundCloud. KTNA airs one each Tuesday at 12:30. Here, Stashia talks to
Susitna Writer's Voice--The Stealth Pandemic: It's Already Too Late, by Bill Was
Talkeetna blogger Bill Was writes about a years-long experience which affected him deeply. My impetus for this piece came from talking with a dear friend late last week who is
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